Pope Vs. Hitler
Synopsis
In the darkest days of World War II, St. Peter's was shrouded in the shadow of the swastika. But even as the Führer surrounded him, the Pope was plotting a secret counter-offensive. Wartime Pontiff Pius XII has been derided for his public silence about the Holocaust. But evidence suggests his silence may have been subterfuge.
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- Director
- Christopher Cassel
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Cassel
- Original Title
- Pope Vs. Hitler
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
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What is Pope Vs. Hitler about?
In the darkest days of World War II, St. Peter's was shrouded in the shadow of the swastika. But even as the Führer surrounded him, the Pope was plotting a secret counter-offensive. Wartime Pontiff Pius XII has been derided for his public silence about the Holocaust. But evidence suggests his silence may have been subterfuge.
Who directed Pope Vs. Hitler?
Pope Vs. Hitler was directed by Christopher Cassel.
Who stars in Pope Vs. Hitler?
The principal cast of Pope Vs. Hitler includes Andreas Berg, Michael Deffert, Thorsten Wien, Dan Nachtrab.
When was Pope Vs. Hitler released and how long is it?
Pope Vs. Hitler was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.