Saving Grace
“Have you seen the Pope lately?”
Synopsis
A newly-elected Pope Leo XIV finds himself accidentally locked out of the Vatican. Unknown to the outside world, he winds up in an impoverished Italian village, where his adventures ultimately teach the Pope and his new friends some important lessons about friendship and self-esteem. Written by Chris DeSantis
Top Cast
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Tom Conti
Pope Leo XIV
Fernando Rey
Cardinal Stefano Biondi
Erland Josephson
Monsignor Francesco Ghezzi
Giancarlo Giannini
Abalardi
Donald Hewlett
Monsignor Colin McGee
Edward James Olmos
Ciolino
Patricia Mauceri
Lucia
Angelo Evans
Giuliano
Marta Zoffoli
Isabella
Guido Alberti
Cardinal Augusto Morante
Massimo Sarchielli
Fortunato
Massimo Serato
Monsignor Betti
Agnès Nobecourt
Mother of Sick Boy
Jorge Krimer
Secretary, Sistine Chapel
Tom Felleghy
Ambassador
Ettore Martini
Bishop
Joe Chevalier
Phillip Dacchille
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 2, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$18K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Celia Gittelson, Richard Kramer, David S. Ward
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- Saving Grace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $18K
- Production Studios
- Embassy Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert M. Young
Celia Gittelson, Richard Kramer, David S. Ward
William Goldstein
Reynaldo Villalobos
Peter Zinner
Herbert F. Solow
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Kramer
Writer
Robert M. Young
Director
David S. Ward
Writer
Herbert F. Solow
Producer
Peter Zinner
Editor
Giovanni Natalucci
Production Design
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saving Grace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Saving Grace about?
A newly-elected Pope Leo XIV finds himself accidentally locked out of the Vatican. Unknown to the outside world, he winds up in an impoverished Italian village, where his adventures ultimately teach the Pope and his new friends some important lessons about friendship and self-esteem. Written by Chris DeSantis
Who directed Saving Grace?
Saving Grace was directed by Robert M. Young.
Who stars in Saving Grace?
The principal cast of Saving Grace includes Tom Conti, Fernando Rey, Erland Josephson, Giancarlo Giannini, Donald Hewlett.
When was Saving Grace released and how long is it?
Saving Grace was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did Saving Grace make at the box office?
Saving Grace grossed $18K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Saving Grace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Saving Grace was composed by William Goldstein.
Is Saving Grace based on a book or true story?
Saving Grace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Celia Gittelson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Saving Grace?
Saving Grace holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).