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. Padre pio 18871968 saint pio pius of pietrelchina was a capuchin catholic priest from italy, who is venerated as a saint. Joe mantegna is an american actor who has made over 200 film and tv appearances. 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. 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. See more ideas about joe mantegna, the godfather part iii and american actors. 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. Godfather actor backs film on padre pio catholicireland. The actor, who is best known for his roles in the three amigo. Joe mantegna to back film about 20th century saint known for stigmata.
In film and on television, mantegna is best known for his roles in box office. Padre tells him his life story, so the film is in flashback. Actor and film producer joe mantegna has announced that his next project will be a film on italian mystic st. 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. Jan 23, 2020 joe mantegna as padre pio actor, joe a. A biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the works. Ash wednesday distribution of ashes at masses at 7. Actor joe mantegna to produce biographical movie about the life of. In 2014, mantegna received a star on the italian walk of fame in toronto, ontario, canada. Padre pios life narrated by the acclaimed actor joe mantegna.
His followers attributed several miracles to his intervention. Actor joe mantegna has a long history with the group and is hoping to produce a film biography about this beloved saint. The actor is to star as st padre pio in a new film about the saint, which. The actor, best known for the three amigos and the godfather part iii, will also produce the film. Shot in english, filmed on location in italy including san giovanni. His body was exhumed in march on the 40th anniversary of his death. Part iii 1990, in which he stars alongside al pacino and andy garcia. Padre agostino observed what he thought was a dying man and rushed to the chapel to pray. 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. 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. 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. On november 28, 1911, padre agostino, who was a contemporary, friend, and confidant, was advised that padre pio was ill. 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.
By connie hoebich in 1963, joey lomangino was spiritually converted and received a miraculous physical cure from god through padre pio. Other people, including those from within the catholic church, were more sceptical about. Actors who could totally star in biopic movies of saints. Joe mantegna was born as joseph anthony mantegna on the th of november, 1947 in illinois, united. Jan, 2015 actor and film producer joe mantegna has announced that his next project will be a film on italian mystic st. Jan 31, 2015 unofficial poster designed by dan cortes a biographical film on the life of saint padre pio is in the works. 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. God used padre pio especially the news of his stigmata to give people hope as they began to rebuild their life after the war. 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. Man of hope by renzo allegri and it depicts real life events of roman catholic friar and later saint pio of pietrelcina. 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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing padre pio near you. 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.
The actor is to star as st padre pio in a new film about the saint, which he is. Apr 24, 2008 the body of the popular italian saint, padre pio, has gone on display in a glass coffin in southern italy. Padre pio was said to have had stigmata, or bleeding wounds of jesus, on his hands and feet. During his lifetime, he became known for bearing the stigmata wounds of christ. Mantegna made his acting debut in the 1969 stage production of hair and debuted on broadway in working 1978. Actor joe mantegna talks about his devotion to padre pio. Joe mantegna talks cubs, bleacher bums trending espn. His miracles brought many people to christ and illuminated gods goodness and love for us. Joe mantegna bio, fact married,girlfriend,wife,net worth. He cowrote bleacher bums, an awardwinning play which was first performed at chicagos organic theater company, and was a member of its original cast. Padre pio is a 2000 italian television movie directed by carlo carlei. Parish over three years ago and acclaimed actor and producer, joe mantegna.
However, sergio castellitto as padre pio does a wonderful job. Saint pio foundation is feeling blessed with joe mantegna. Heres the news on the saint pio foundation website. 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. On may 22, 2015, mantegna received the saint pio award from the saint pio foundation, in recognition of his. 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. Padre pio of pietrelcina was an italian capuchin friar and mystic.
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 st padre pio of pietrelcina. Since that very day, joey has been a man of prayer, ever increasing. 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. Actor and producer joe mantegnas new film will be an indepth look at padre pios life and his struggles between faith and doubt, spirituality. Beautiful story about saint padre pio, the trials and tribulations and suffering that francesco forgiione from pietralcina endeavored for the love of. 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.
Joseph anthony mantegna is an american actor, producer, writer, and director. 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. Actor joe mantegna talks about his devotion to padre pio posted by unknown at 7. American actor joe mantegna is to star as st padre pio in a new film about the saint cathnews movie to be made about padre pio cathnews is australias leading catholic news service, which delivers news, features, prayers, opinions, reflections, discussion, and mass on demand, aggregated from australia and around the world, every week day. Follow the relevant link below for great value subscription offers. Mantegna poses with guests at the evening parade reception hosted at the home of the commandants at marine barracks washington, washington, d. Film tips discussing the art and science of nobudget. 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. May 18, 2015 a full length motion picture on the life of st. Below is a nice little video containing rare film footage from the everyday ministry of padre pios life. Criminal minds actor to receive st pio award catholicireland. 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. Jan 24, 2017 padre pio s life narrated by the acclaimed actor joe mantegna producer. The saint pio foundation announces that 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. 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 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. Joe is also highly credited for playing the role of david rossi in the movie criminal minds. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Hollywood star announces plan to make film on st padre pio icn. He has also served as executive producer for various movies and television movies, including corduroy 1984, hoods. Padre pios life narrated by the acclaimed actor joe mantegna producer. Saint pio foundation the american actor joe mantegna. Tony and emmywinning actor and director joe mantegna to be. Actor joe mantegna becomes saint pio foundation goodwill. Mantegna produced and stars in the feature on location in italy at san giovanni rotondo, where padre pio. The overflow of his spiritual life has brought about the founding and inspirational impetusaaa. The chicago cubs, mired in last place in the national league central, play the st.
Actor joe mantegna to produce biographical movie about the. The evening parades are held every friday evening during the summer months. American actor joe mantegna is to star as st padre pio in a new film about the saint, reports the catholic herald. Joe mantegna full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. 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. Support catholic journalism by subscribing to our monthly magazine and website.
856 878 632 1372 1158 1223 1527 499 931 642 593 1620 445 986 939 1291 795 326 222 1356 226 1485 289 430 405 717 400 68 687 1333 657 417 140 972 1203 1355 1083 536 1297 978 1460 312 1339 114