Karol: The Pope, The Man

6.4 / 10

(51 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.

Country:

Italy,

Poland,

Canada

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

155 minutes

Year:

2006

Director:

Giacomo Battiato

Cast:
Piotr Adamczyk

John Paul II

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Michele Placido

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Stanislaw Dziwisz

Alberto Cracco

Agostino Casaroli

Crew:
Giacomo Battiato

Director

Ennio Morricone

Music

Giacomo Battiato

Writer

Gianmario Pagano

Writer

Monica Zapelli

Writer