Karol: The Pope, The Man

Karol: The Pope, The Man

2006
2h 35m
6.3

6.3/10

58 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: IT

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Production Information

Production Countries
Italy Poland Canada
Spoken Languages
English French Italian Polish Spanish

Keywords

Quick Facts

Original Title Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
Release Date February 27, 2006
Status Released
Language IT
IMDb ID tt0495039

Cast

Piotr Adamczyk
Piotr Adamczyk

John Paul II

Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dariusz Kwaśnik

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Michele Placido
Michele Placido

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dariusz Kwaśnik

Stanislaw Dziwisz

Alberto Cracco
Alberto Cracco

Agostino Casaroli

Adriana Asti
Adriana Asti

Madre Teresa di Calcutta

Raoul Bova
Raoul Bova

Padre Thomas

Leslie Hope
Leslie Hope

Julia Ritter

Alkis Zanis
Alkis Zanis

Ali Agca

Carlos Kaniowsky
Carlos Kaniowsky

Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez

Fabrice Scott
Fabrice Scott

Jerzy Popieluszko

Paolo Maria Scalondro
Paolo Maria Scalondro

Wojciech Jaruzelski

Key Crew

Giacomo Battiato
Director
Giacomo Battiato
Writer
Gianmario Pagano
Writer
Monica Zapelli
Writer