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Karol: The Pope, The Man

PG20062h 35mGiacomo Battiato
IMDb 6.6

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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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What is Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006) about?

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,…

Who stars in Karol: The Pope, The Man?

Karol: The Pope, The Man stars Piotr Adamczyk (John Paul II), Dariusz Kwaśnik (Dr. Renato Buzzonetti), Michele Placido (Dr. Renato Buzzonetti), Alberto Cracco (Agostino Casaroli), Adriana Asti (Madre Teresa di Calcutta). The film was directed by Giacomo Battiato.

How long is Karol: The Pope, The Man?

Karol: The Pope, The Man has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated PG.

Is Karol: The Pope, The Man worth watching?

Karol: The Pope, The Man holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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