
Karol: The Pope, The Man
2006 • Drama | History
Giacomo Battiato
Director
Monica Zapelli
Writer
Giacomo Battiato
Writer
Gianmario Pagano
Writer
Status
Released
Release date
February 27, 2006
Duration
155 Min
Language
it
Popularity
0.3375
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
Cast

Piotr Adamczyk

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Michele Placido

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Alberto Cracco

Adriana Asti

Raoul Bova

Leslie Hope

Alkis Zanis

Carlos Kaniowsky

Fabrice Scott

Paolo Maria Scalondro

Daniela Giordano

Małgorzata Bela

Lech Mackiewicz

Pietro Ragusa

Reinhard Zich

Mario Prosperi

Sergey Petrov

Stefano Fregni

Timothy Martin