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Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006)
Directed by Giacomo Battiato
Drama, History · 2h 35m
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.
Cast
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
Crew
- Director
- Giacomo Battiato
- Writer
- Gianmario Pagano, Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato
- Director of Photography
- Giovanni Mammolotti
- Original Music Composer
- Ennio Morricone
Details
- Original title
- Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
- Release date
- 2006-02-27
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Original language
- IT
- Spoken languages
- English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish
- Countries
- Italy, Poland, Canada
- Production
- Taodue Film