Karol: The Pope, The Man

Karol: The Pope, The Man

155 mins | Drama, History | Feb. 27, 2006

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.

Karol: The Pope, The Man

155 mins | Drama, History | Feb. 27, 2006

Karol: The Pope, The Man
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers
Original title Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
Directors Giacomo Battiato
Writers Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano

Cast

Piotr Adamczyk

as John Paul II

Dariusz Kwaśnik

as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti / Stanislaw Dziwisz

Michele Placido

as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Alberto Cracco

as Agostino Casaroli

Adriana Asti

as Madre Teresa di Calcutta

Raoul Bova

as Padre Thomas

Leslie Hope

as Julia Ritter

Alkis Zanis

as Ali Agca

Carlos Kaniowsky

as Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez

Fabrice Scott

as Jerzy Popieluszko

Paolo Maria Scalondro

as Wojciech Jaruzelski

Daniela Giordano

as Tobiana Sobótka

Małgorzata Bela

as Hanna Tuszynska

Lech Mackiewicz

as Stefan Wyszynski

Pietro Ragusa

as Vadim Belijaev

Reinhard Zich

as Lukasz Riedel

Mario Prosperi

as Angelo Sodano

Sergey Petrov

as Vladimir A. Krijusckov

Stefano Fregni

as Regista

Timothy Martin

as Padre Tomas Maputu