Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006)

Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006)

2006-02-27 Italy, Poland, Canada 155 Min. PG-13
6.4 52 votes

Overview

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 is John Paul II
John Paul II
Dariusz Kwaśnik is Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele Placido is Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz Kwaśnik is Stanislaw Dziwisz
Stanislaw Dziwisz
Alberto Cracco is Agostino Casaroli
Agostino Casaroli
Adriana Asti is Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Raoul Bova is Padre Thomas
Padre Thomas
Leslie Hope is Julia Ritter
Julia Ritter
Alkis Zanis is Ali Agca
Ali Agca
Carlos Kaniowsky is Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Fabrice Scott is Jerzy Popieluszko
Jerzy Popieluszko
Paolo Maria Scalondro is Wojciech Jaruzelski
Wojciech Jaruzelski