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Cast
Albert Finney
as Karol Wojtyla - Pope John Paul II
Michael Crompton
as Young Karol Wojtyla
Robert Austin
as Gov. Gen. Hans Frank
Caroline Bliss
as Rosa Kossack
Antony Brown
as Father Zary
Alfred Burke
as Karol Wojtyla Sr.
Brian Cox
as Father Góra
Sam Dastor
as Józef Teitelbaum
Victoria Fairbrother
as Ruth Teitelbaum
John Forgeham
as Officer Moljek
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1984
Runtime2h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, TV Movie
Votes5
DirectorHerbert Wise
WritersChristopher Knopf
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPope John Paul II
About Pope John Paul II
Bio-drama tracing the life and career of Polish cardinal Karol Wojtyla from his days as a young activist in Poland to his rise and installation in 1978 as Pope of the Catholic world.
Directed by Herbert Wise, Pope John Paul II leans on a strong ensemble — Albert Finney, Michael Crompton, Robert Austin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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