Hollywood star joe mantegna has announced plans to make a film on the life of st padre pio of pietrelcina. God used padre pio especially the news of his stigmata to give people hope as they began to rebuild their life after the war. He cowrote bleacher bums, an awardwinning play which was first performed at chicagos organic theater company, and was a member of its original cast. His body was exhumed in march on the 40th anniversary of his death. Just found this article on a padre pio movie click on the interview link below 8 minutes hollywood star announces plan to make film on st padre pio posted. Ive got a wooden spoon anytime for you pal, actor joe mantegna told fellow actor tony lo bianco who presented mantegna with the saint pio award at a ceremony at the naval heritage center. He is also a producer, writer, and director, and is probably best known for his role as joey zasa in the francis ford coppola epic the godfather. The film will be produced by american actor joe mantegna and his long time producing partner danny ramm through their company acquaviva productions, for theatrical release. While padre pio is responsible for a countless number of miracles, it only takes looking at a few to realize his holiness. Lo bianco had just disclosed mantegnas traveling accessories that always includes a collection of wooden spoons for making pasta sauce. However, sergio castellitto as padre pio does a wonderful job. May 28, 2015 aleteia media speaks to actor and film maker, joe mantegna, about how he became a spokesman for the saint pio foundation, his personal devotion to padre pio, and the upcoming film he is making.
The actor, who is best known for his roles in the three amigo. His followers attributed several miracles to his intervention. Jurgen prochnow is a visitor to the padre at the end of his life, who wants him to admit that he is a fraud. The saint pio foundation is extremely honored to announce that acclaimed hollywood actor and producer joe mantegna has agreed to become goodwill ambassador of the saint pio foundation.
Pere lamy, gabrielle bossis, josefa menendez, marthe robin, servant of god louise lateau, blessed anna maria taigi, sister mary of the holy trinity, sister maria antonia and. By connie hoebich in 1963, joey lomangino was spiritually converted and received a miraculous physical cure from god through padre pio. Padre pios life narrated by the acclaimed actor joe mantegna producer. On november 28, 1911, padre agostino, who was a contemporary, friend, and confidant, was advised that padre pio was ill. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing padre pio near you. On june 6, 2011, mantegnas hometown of cicero celebrated his body of work with an honorary street signjoe mantegna boulevardon the northeast corner of austin boulevard and 25th street, the location of his high school. Joe mantegna talks cubs, bleacher bums trending espn. Jan 23, 2020 joe mantegna as padre pio actor, joe a. Tony and emmywinning actor and director joe mantegna to be. Padre tells him his life story, so the film is in flashback. Below is a nice little video containing rare film footage from the everyday ministry of padre pios life. Padre pio is a 2000 italian television movie directed by carlo carlei. Joseph anthony mantegna is an american actor, producer, writer, and director.
Padre pios life narrated by the acclaimed actor joe mantegna. In film and on television, mantegna is best known for his roles in box office. Sep 11, 2011 popular veneration padre pio in a sketch by roberto lughetti, 1966. Padre pio 18871968 saint pio pius of pietrelchina was a capuchin catholic priest from italy, who is venerated as a saint. The actor is to star as st padre pio in a new film about the saint, which.
The evening parades are held every friday evening during the summer months. His miracles brought many people to christ and illuminated gods goodness and love for us. American actor joe mantegna is to star as st padre pio in a new film about the saint, reports the catholic herald. Actor and film producer joe mantegna has announced that his next project will be a film on italian mystic st. Parish over three years ago and acclaimed actor and producer, joe mantegna. Beautiful story about saint padre pio, the trials and tribulations and suffering that francesco forgiione from pietralcina endeavored for the love of the blessed mother and our beloved lord. Godfather actor backs film on padre pio catholicireland. Shot in english, filmed on location in italy including san giovanni.
Aleteia media speaks to actor and film maker, joe mantegna, about how he became a spokesman for the saint pio foundation, his personal devotion to padre pio, and the upcoming film he is making. Padre agostino observed what he thought was a dying man and rushed to the chapel to pray. The flight of the innocent director carlo carlei explores the life of francesco forgione, also known as saint padre pio, in this made for television hagiography adapted from the book by renzo allegri. Padre pio of pietrelcina was an italian capuchin friar and mystic. Actor joe mantegna to produce biographical movie about the. Jan 31, 2015 unofficial poster designed by dan cortes a biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the works. In the movie xanadu 1980, he had a small role which was cut, although since his name is in the films credits, mantegna. Jan, 2015 actor and film producer joe mantegna has announced that his next project will be a film on italian mystic st. Actor joe mantegna talks about his devotion to padre pio. Actor joe mantegna has a long history with the group and is hoping to produce a film biography about this beloved saint. Mantegna poses with guests at the evening parade reception hosted at the home of the commandants at marine barracks washington, washington, d. The film will be produced by the american actor joe mantegna and his long time producing partner danny ramm through their company acquaviva productions, for theatrical release. Saint pio foundation the american actor joe mantegna.
Actor and film maker, joe mantegna, spoke to aleteia about how he became a spokesman for the saint pio foundation, and about his connection to padre pio. The actor is to star as st padre pio in a new film about the saint, which he is. Actor and producer joe mantegnas new film will be an indepth look at padre pios life and his struggles between faith and doubt, spirituality. In 2014, mantegna received a star on the italian walk of fame in toronto, ontario, canada. Padre pio and his spiritual gifts of the stigmata, perfume, prophecy and bilocation was a sign of god in their midst and led people back to their faith. See more ideas about joe mantegna, the godfather part iii and american actors. Heres the news on the saint pio foundation website. Dec 02, 2014 yonkers, ny december 2, 2014 the saint pio foundation has announced that a biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the works.
Man of hope by renzo allegri and it depicts real life events of roman catholic friar and later saint pio of pietrelcina. The saint pio foundation announces that a biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the works. Actor joe mantegna talks about his devotion to padre pio posted by unknown at 7. Padre pio was said to have had stigmata, or bleeding wounds of jesus, on his hands and feet. Joe mantegna is a 71 years old american actor who is best known for voicing the character of fat tony in the tv show simpsons. Ash wednesday distribution of ashes at masses at 7. Joe mantegna bio, fact married,girlfriend,wife,net worth. Mantegna made his acting debut in the 1969 stage production of hair and debuted on broadway in working 1978. A biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the works. Other people, including those from within the catholic church, were more sceptical about. The chicago cubs, mired in last place in the national league central, play the st. This website is devoted to the extraordinary mystics and visionaries of the church, especially those who are lesser known, such as st gemma galgani, blessed alexandrina da costa, sr consolata betrone, therese neumann, rev. May 18, 2015 a full length motion picture on the life of st.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Actor joe mantegna to produce biographical movie about the life of. Follow the relevant link below for great value subscription offers. Apr 17, 2000 padre pio, my version at least, is dubbed, and that took a little getting used to. Hollywood star joe mantegna has announced plans to make a film on the life of.
Yonkers, ny december 2, 2014 the saint pio foundation has announced that a biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the. Beautiful story about saint padre pio, the trials and tribulations and suffering that francesco forgiione from pietralcina endeavored for the love of. The overflow of his spiritual life has brought about the founding and inspirational impetusaaa. Joe is also highly credited for playing the role of david rossi in the movie criminal minds. Yonkers, ny december 2, 2014 the saint pio foundation has announced that a biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the works. A disappointed little boy and his father leave, as they mistakenly believed the host would be joe montana the football player due to the similar names. He has also served as executive producer for various movies and television movies, including corduroy 1984, hoods. Joe mantegna was born as joseph anthony mantegna on the th of november, 1947 in illinois, united. Actors who could totally star in biopic movies of saints. Apr 24, 2008 the body of the popular italian saint, padre pio, has gone on display in a glass coffin in southern italy. Hollywood star announces plan to make film on st padre pio icn. Saint pio foundation is feeling blessed with joe mantegna.
Since that very day, joey has been a man of prayer, ever increasing. Part iii 1990, in which he stars alongside al pacino and andy garcia. Jan 24, 2017 padre pio s life narrated by the acclaimed actor joe mantegna producer. By sarah mac donald 19 february, 2015 padre pio is one of the most acclaimed saints of the holy church and he himself served in the italian military forces for a short period of time actor joe mantegna. Film tips discussing the art and science of nobudget. Joe mantegna full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Nov 14, 2014 when joe mantegna, whose family is from apulia and venerates saint pio as well, shared with me his idea of making, producing, and interpreting a film on padre pios life, based on a 20year old script, i was very excited and granted him the foundations assistance.
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