From a Far Country

From a Far Country

1981
2h 20m
4.4

4.4/10

12 votes • View on IMDb
Drama History

"The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man"

Overview

This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Trans World Film ITC Entertainment
Production Countries
Italy Poland United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English Polish

Keywords

pope biography roman catholic church

Quick Facts

Release Date September 15, 1981
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0083356

Cast

Sam Neill
Sam Neill

Marian

Christopher Cazenove
Christopher Cazenove

Tadek Sobański

Lisa Harrow
Lisa Harrow

Wanda

John Welsh
John Welsh

Priest

Maurice Denham
Maurice Denham

Sapieha

Cezary Morawski
Cezary Morawski

Karol Wojtyła

Daniel Olbrychski
Daniel Olbrychski

Captain

Maja Komorowska
Maja Komorowska

Nun

Izabela Olszewska
Izabela Olszewska

Andrzej Łapicki
Andrzej Łapicki

German Officer

Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz

Mieczysław Kotlarczyk

Piotr Fronczewski
Piotr Fronczewski

Palitsch

Key Crew

Krzysztof Zanussi
Director
Andrzej Kijowski
Writer
Vincenzo Labella
Writer
Jan Józef Szczepański
Writer
Krzysztof Zanussi
Writer
Vincenzo Labella
Producer
Giacomo Pezzali
Producer