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Feature film — 2006

Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006)

6.32h 35mDrama — History

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.

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Director: Giacomo Battiato

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Cast & crew

Piotr Adamczyk as John Paul II

Piotr Adamczyk

John Paul II

Dariusz Kwaśnik as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Michele Placido as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Michele Placido

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Dariusz Kwaśnik as Stanislaw Dziwisz

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Stanislaw Dziwisz

Alberto Cracco as Agostino Casaroli

Alberto Cracco

Agostino Casaroli

Adriana Asti as Madre Teresa di Calcutta

Adriana Asti

Madre Teresa di Calcutta

Raoul Bova as Padre Thomas

Raoul Bova

Padre Thomas

Leslie Hope as Julia Ritter

Leslie Hope

Julia Ritter

Alkis Zanis as Ali Agca

Alkis Zanis

Ali Agca

Carlos Kaniowsky as Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez

Carlos Kaniowsky

Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez

Fabrice Scott as Jerzy Popieluszko

Fabrice Scott

Jerzy Popieluszko

Paolo Maria Scalondro as Wojciech Jaruzelski

Paolo Maria Scalondro

Wojciech Jaruzelski

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