The Titan: Story of Michelangelo
1950•NR•1h 10m•6.2•Released
Documentary
The life and works of the great artist Michelangelo Buonarroti are shown against the historical background of his time. It begins with his earliest artworks, and follows his life and career as he achieves lasting fame. The documentary includes detailed looks at some of the artist's most renowned creations. American heavily re-edited version of the Swiss 1938 film Michelangelo: Das Leben eines Titanen, with new footage shot by Robert J. Flaherty added. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2005.
Director
Curt Oertel
Writer
Norman Borisoff
Languages
English, Italian
Studio
Deutsch-Schweizerische Gemeinschaft
Cast
Fredric March
Narrator (voice)
Production
Company
Deutsch-Schweizerische Gemeinschaft
Company
Michaelangelo Co.
Company
Pandora Film
Company
Classic Pictures, Inc.
Producer
Ralph Alswang
Producer
Robert Flaherty
Producer
Robert Snyder
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