United States / Feb 27, 2006 / PG
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Leslie Hope | Julia Ritter |
| Alkis Zanis | Ali Agca |
| Carlos Kaniowsky | Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez |
| Fabrice Scott | Jerzy Popieluszko |
| Paolo Maria Scalondro | Wojciech Jaruzelski |
| Daniela Giordano | Tobiana Sobótka |
| Małgorzata Bela | Hanna Tuszynska |
| Lech Mackiewicz | Stefan Wyszynski |
| Pietro Ragusa | Vadim Belijaev |
| Reinhard Zich | Lukasz Riedel |
| Mario Prosperi | Angelo Sodano |
| Sergey Petrov | Vladimir A. Krijusckov |
| Stefano Fregni | Regista |
| Timothy Martin | Padre Tomas Maputu |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | English, Français, Italiano, Polski, Español |
| Production countries | Italy, Poland, Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 27 febbraio 2006 |
| Writer | Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano |
| Cinematography | Giovanni Mammolotti |
| Assistant directors | Giacomo Battiato |
| Camera operators | Giovanni Mammolotti |
| Additional photography | Giovanni Mammolotti |
| Music | Ennio Morricone |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone |
| Collection | Karol |
Release dates
Theatrical release
TV
Italy / May 10, 2006 / T
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