Film
Karol: The Pope, The Man
Italy · Poland · Canada- Age rating
- T
- Director
- Giacomo Battiato
- Year
- 2006
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.
Top cast
Piotr Adamczyk
John Paul II
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele Placido
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Stanislaw Dziwisz
Alberto Cracco
Agostino Casaroli
Adriana Asti
Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Raoul Bova
Padre Thomas
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
Directed by
Giacomo Battiato
Written by
Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano
