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Cast
Piotr Adamczyk
as John Paul II
Dariusz Kwaśnik
as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele Placido
as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz Kwaśnik
as Stanislaw Dziwisz
Alberto Cracco
as Agostino Casaroli
Adriana Asti
as Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Raoul Bova
as Padre Thomas
Leslie Hope
as Julia Ritter
Alkis Zanis
as Ali Agca
Carlos Kaniowsky
as Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2006
Runtime2h 35m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama, History
Votes61
DirectorGiacomo Battiato
WritersMonica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsKarol: The Pope, The Man
About Karol: The Pope, The Man
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, Karol: The Pope, The Man leans on a strong ensemble — Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Michele Placido — 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 2006.
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