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Karol: The Pope, The Man

6.3

2006•2h 35m

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

Photo of Piotr Adamczyk

Piotr Adamczyk

John Paul II

Photo of Dariusz Kwaśnik

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Photo of Michele Placido

Michele Placido

Dr. Renato Buzzonetti

Photo of Dariusz Kwaśnik

Dariusz Kwaśnik

Stanislaw Dziwisz

Photo of Alberto Cracco

Alberto Cracco

Agostino Casaroli

Photo of Adriana Asti

Adriana Asti

Madre Teresa di Calcutta

Photo of Raoul Bova

Raoul Bova

Padre Thomas

Photo of Leslie Hope

Leslie Hope

Julia Ritter

Photo of Alkis Zanis

Alkis Zanis

Ali Agca

Photo of Carlos Kaniowsky

Carlos Kaniowsky

Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez

Photo of Fabrice Scott

Fabrice Scott

Jerzy Popieluszko

Photo of Paolo Maria Scalondro

Paolo Maria Scalondro

Wojciech Jaruzelski

Photo of Daniela Giordano

Daniela Giordano

Tobiana Sobótka

Photo of Małgorzata Bela

Małgorzata Bela

Hanna Tuszynska

Photo of Lech Mackiewicz

Lech Mackiewicz

Stefan Wyszynski

Photo of Pietro Ragusa

Pietro Ragusa

Vadim Belijaev

Photo of Reinhard Zich

Reinhard Zich

Lukasz Riedel

Photo of Mario Prosperi

Mario Prosperi

Angelo Sodano

Photo of Sergey Petrov

Sergey Petrov

Vladimir A. Krijusckov

Photo of Stefano Fregni

Stefano Fregni

Regista

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