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The Pope Must Die

R19911h 39mPeter Richardson

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"Our Father who art in trouble..."

A less-than-qualified and far-from-perfect priest is mistakenly named the new pope. As the pontiff, he must deal with Vatican corruption, the Mob and the reappearance of his old lover.

Comedy
Vatican (holy See)PopeSatirePriestReligious ControversyBanned Film

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Pope Must Die (1991) about?

A less-than-qualified and far-from-perfect priest is mistakenly named the new pope. As the pontiff, he must deal with Vatican corruption, the Mob and the reappearance of his old lover.

Who stars in The Pope Must Die?

The Pope Must Die stars Robbie Coltrane (Pope), Beverly D'Angelo (Veronica Dante), Herbert Lom (Vittorio Corelli), Paul Bartel (Monsignor Fitchie), Peter Richardson (Bish). The film was directed by Peter Richardson.

How long is The Pope Must Die?

The Pope Must Die has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1991. It is rated R.

Where can I watch The Pope Must Die?

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