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Karol: The Pope, The Man
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Karol: The Pope, The Man

2006-02-27 · 155 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · History

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.

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Directors
Giacomo Battiato
Production companies
Taodue Film
Countries
Italy, Poland, Canada
Status
Released

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Piotr AdamczykPiotr AdamczykJohn Paul II
Dariusz KwaśnikDariusz KwaśnikDr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele PlacidoMichele PlacidoDr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz KwaśnikDariusz KwaśnikStanislaw Dziwisz
Alberto CraccoAlberto CraccoAgostino Casaroli
Adriana AstiAdriana AstiMadre Teresa di Calcutta
Raoul BovaRaoul BovaPadre Thomas
Leslie HopeLeslie HopeJulia Ritter
Alkis ZanisAlkis ZanisAli Agca
Carlos KaniowskyCarlos KaniowskyOscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Fabrice ScottFabrice ScottJerzy Popieluszko
Paolo Maria ScalondroPaolo Maria ScalondroWojciech Jaruzelski
Daniela GiordanoDaniela GiordanoTobiana Sobótka
Małgorzata BelaMałgorzata BelaHanna Tuszynska
Lech MackiewiczLech MackiewiczStefan Wyszynski
Pietro RagusaPietro RagusaVadim Belijaev
Reinhard ZichReinhard ZichLukasz Riedel
Mario ProsperiMario ProsperiAngelo Sodano
Sergey PetrovSergey PetrovVladimir A. Krijusckov
Stefano FregniStefano FregniRegista

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