Karol: The Pope, The Man

Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006)

Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo

This highly acclaimed feature film on Pope John Paul II was filmed on location in Italy and Poland. Focusing on the papacy of John Paul and the tremendous impact he had on the Church and the world, Karol: The Pope, The Man stars actor Piotr Adamczyk in a deeply moving portrayal of the beloved pontiff. It is the powerful true story of a charismatic spiritual leader who helped bring down Communism, renewed the life of the Church, greatly impacted youth worldwide with love for Christ, and a Pope who reached out to other religions and world leaders with a message of peace and love. Also stars Raoul Bova (Saint Francis), Michele Placido (Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth) and Adriana Asti as Mother Teresa. The beautiful film score is by legendary film composer Ennio Morricone.

Date of release
2006-02-27
TMDB
6.3 / 10 (61)
Runtime
2h 35m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Giacomo Battiato

Casting

  • Piotr Adamczyk — John Paul II
  • Dariusz Kwaśnik — Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
  • Michele Placido — Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
  • Dariusz Kwaśnik — Stanislaw Dziwisz
  • Alberto Cracco — Agostino Casaroli
  • Adriana Asti — Madre Teresa di Calcutta
  • Raoul Bova — Padre Thomas
  • Leslie Hope — Julia Ritter
  • Alkis Zanis — Ali Agca
  • Carlos Kaniowsky — Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
  • Fabrice Scott — Jerzy Popieluszko
  • Paolo Maria Scalondro — Wojciech Jaruzelski

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