Karol: The Pope, The Man (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.
Director: Giacomo Battiato
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Piotr Adamczyk as John Paul II |
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Dariusz Kwaśnik as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti |
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Michele Placido as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti |
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Dariusz Kwaśnik as Stanislaw Dziwisz |
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Alberto Cracco as Agostino Casaroli |
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Adriana Asti as Madre Teresa di Calcutta |
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Raoul Bova as Padre Thomas |
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Leslie Hope as Julia Ritter |
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Alkis Zanis as Ali Agca |
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Carlos Kaniowsky as Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez |
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Fabrice Scott as Jerzy Popieluszko |
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Paolo Maria Scalondro as Wojciech Jaruzelski |
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Daniela Giordano as Tobiana Sobótka |
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Małgorzata Bela as Hanna Tuszynska |
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Lech Mackiewicz as Stefan Wyszynski |
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Pietro Ragusa as Vadim Belijaev |
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Reinhard Zich as Lukasz Riedel |
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Mario Prosperi as Angelo Sodano |
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Sergey Petrov as Vladimir A. Krijusckov |
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Stefano Fregni as Regista |
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Timothy Martin as Padre Tomas Maputu |
| Directing | Giacomo Battiato | Director |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone | Music |
| Writing | Gianmario Pagano | Writer |
| Writing | Monica Zapelli | Writer |
| Writing | Giacomo Battiato | Writer |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Giovanni Mammolotti | Director of Photography |