Pope Joan(1972)
Heresy ... or history ?
Pope Joan Synopsis
Based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan, who was made Pope for a brief period around 855 A.D. The movie presents her existence as fact, though it is questionable that Pope Joan really did exist, and portrays her relationships with other notables of the time.
Pope Joan (1972) is a drama and history film directed by Michael Anderson, released on August 16, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Liv Ullmann, Olivia de Havilland, Jeremy Kemp and Franco Nero. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Anderson
- Writers:
- John Briley
- Producers:
- Kurt Unger, John Briley, Daniel Unger
- Cinematographer:
- Billy Williams
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Big City, Command Production Establishment, Roadshow Productions, Triple Eight Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Pope Joan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Liv Ullmann
as Pope Joan
Olivia de Havilland
as Mother Superior
Jeremy Kemp
as Joan's Father
Franco Nero
as Louis
Maximilian Schell
as Adrian
Lesley-Anne Down
as Cecilia
Trevor Howard
as Pope Leo
Keir Dullea
as Dr. Stevens
- Natasa Nicolescu
Natasa Nicolescu
as Joan's Mother
- Sharon Winter
Sharon Winter
as Joan as a Child
Margareta Pogonat
as Village Woman
Richard Bebb
as Lord of Manor
Key crew
Directed by Michael Anderson, written by John Briley, produced by Kurt Unger, John Briley and Daniel Unger.
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Pope Joan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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Pope Joan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pope Joan online?
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Who stars in Pope Joan?
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The main cast of Pope Joan (1972) includes Liv Ullmann, Olivia de Havilland, Jeremy Kemp, Franco Nero and Maximilian Schell. The film was directed by Michael Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pope Joan released?
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Pope Joan was released on August 16, 1972 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Pope Joan worth watching?
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Pope Joan (1972) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.