Karol: The Pope, The Man(2006)
Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
Karol: The Pope, The Man Synopsis
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.
Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006) is a drama and history film directed by Giacomo Battiato, released on February 27, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 35m. It stars Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Michele Placido and Dariusz Kwaśnik. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Giacomo Battiato
- Writers:
- Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano
- Cinematographer:
- Giovanni Mammolotti
- Composer:
- Ennio Morricone
- Production:
- Taodue Film
- Status:
- Released
Karol: The Pope, The Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Piotr Adamczyk
as John Paul II
Dariusz Kwaśnik
as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele Placido
as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz Kwaśnik
as Stanislaw Dziwisz
Alberto Cracco
as Agostino Casaroli
Adriana Asti
as Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Raoul Bova
as Padre Thomas
Leslie Hope
as Julia Ritter
Alkis Zanis
as Ali Agca
Carlos Kaniowsky
as Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Fabrice Scott
as Jerzy Popieluszko
Paolo Maria Scalondro
as Wojciech Jaruzelski
Key crew
Directed by Giacomo Battiato, written by Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato and Gianmario Pagano.
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Karol: The Pope, The Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 61 ratings.
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Karol: The Pope, The Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Karol: The Pope, The Man online?
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Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006) is available to stream on Player. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Karol: The Pope, The Man?
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The main cast of Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006) includes Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Michele Placido, Dariusz Kwaśnik and Alberto Cracco. The film was directed by Giacomo Battiato. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Karol: The Pope, The Man released?
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Karol: The Pope, The Man was released on February 27, 2006 and runs for 2h 35m.
Is Karol: The Pope, The Man worth watching?
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Karol: The Pope, The Man (2006) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 61 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.