Angelo Roncalli, born in Sotto Il Monte in 1881, is known for his profound spirituality as well as his extraordinary goodness from the young years of his life. When he feels a need to serve God, Angelo goes to study theology in Bergamo, and in Apollinare School (Rome) and becomes a priest. During his studies, he gets to know his two dearest friends, Mattia and Nicola. Very soon, most people see marvelous talents in him, including his wide knowledge and a constant readiness for sacrifice. The Holy See makes him go further to bishop and cardinal, and the Holy Father sends him to various places as a representative of the Church. When Pius XII dies on October, the 9th, 1958, 77 year-old Angelo goes to Rome, to conclave to choose a new pope. However, this time, it is him who hears gentle words of Jesus "Tu es Petrus!" ("You are Peter!") and from October, the 28th leads the church as pope John XXIII
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Bob HoskinsAngelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII | Angelo Roncalli / Pope John XXIII |
 Carlo CecchiCardinal Mattia Carcano | Cardinal Mattia Carcano |
 Roberto CitranMonsignor Loris Capovilla | Monsignor Loris Capovilla |
 Fabrizio VidaleAngelo Roncalli (young) | Angelo Roncalli (young) |
 Sergio Bini BustricGuido Gusso | Guido Gusso |
 Francesco VendittiNicola Catania (young) | Nicola Catania (young) |
 Rolando RavelloCannava | Cannava |
 John LightMattia Carcano (young) | Mattia Carcano (young) |
 Francesco CarneluttiNicola Catania | Nicola Catania |
| LLena LessingMarta Von Papen | Marta Von Papen |
 Joan GiammarcoNot listed | Not listed |
 Gianluca RamazzottiNot listed | Not listed |
 Monica PisedduNot listed | Not listed |
 Pietro Delle PianeNot listed | Not listed |
 Dino GiarrussoCameriere Von Papen | Cameriere Von Papen |