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

2006
155 min
6.4
64.1%
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(56 votes)

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.

DIRECTED BY

Giacomo Battiato

STARRING

Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Michele Placido, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Alberto Cracco

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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