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Cast
Heiner Lauterbach
as Rami Hamdan
Gesine Cukrowski
as Sara Stertz
Max von Thun
as Frank Dabrock
Jean-Yves Berteloot
as Andrea Conti
Gottfried John
as Paolo Naldini
Claudine Wilde
as Petra Krüger
Jürgen Tarrach
as Herbert Glowalla
Peter Gavajda
as Kardinal Stefano Stanza
Florence Kasumba
as Nadine
Wolfgang Packhäuser
as Bernard Rieux
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2008
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresThriller
Votes1
DirectorRainer Matsutani
WritersRainer Matsutani
TypeFeature Film
Rating3.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Papal Council
About The Papal Council
An assassination attempt on the highest dignitary of the Catholic Church? According to providence, this is exactly what is supposed to happen on a certain day in September. When parts of the prophecy actually come true, the Vatican is seriously worried. The highest security measures are therefore in place for the Holy Father's upcoming visit to Cologne. Vatican security officers Andrea Conti and Paolo Naldini, as well as BKA officers Sara Stertz and Frank Dabrock, join forces to protect the Pope. At around the same time, former Foreign Legionnaire and precision marksman Rami Hamdan receives a mysterious assignment. For the horrendous sum of 25 million dollars, he is to take out a high-ranking figure. His destination is the cathedral city of Cologne.
Directed by Rainer Matsutani, The Papal Council leans on a strong ensemble — Heiner Lauterbach, Gesine Cukrowski, Max von Thun — 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 thriller titles of 2008.
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