Karol: The Pope, The Man
Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
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.
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Piotr Adamczyk
John Paul II
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele Placido
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Stanislaw Dziwisz
Alberto Cracco
Agostino Casaroli
Adriana Asti
Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Raoul Bova
Padre Thomas
Leslie Hope
Julia Ritter
Alkis Zanis
Ali Agca
Carlos Kaniowsky
Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Fabrice Scott
Jerzy Popieluszko
Paolo Maria Scalondro
Wojciech Jaruzelski
Daniela Giordano
Tobiana Sobótka
Małgorzata Bela
Hanna Tuszynska
Lech Mackiewicz
Stefan Wyszynski
Pietro Ragusa
Vadim Belijaev
Reinhard Zich
Lukasz Riedel
Mario Prosperi
Angelo Sodano
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giacomo Battiato
- Screenplay & Story
- Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Karol, un Papa rimasto uomo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Poland, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Taodue Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giacomo Battiato
Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato, Gianmario Pagano
Ennio Morricone
Giovanni Mammolotti
Department Leadership Roster
Giacomo Battiato
Director
Monica Zapelli
Writer
Giacomo Battiato
Writer
Gianmario Pagano
Writer
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Giovanni Mammolotti
Director of Photography
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 Karol: The Pope, The Man
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What is Karol: The Pope, The Man about?
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.
Who directed Karol: The Pope, The Man?
Karol: The Pope, The Man was directed by Giacomo Battiato.
Who stars in Karol: The Pope, The Man?
The principal cast of Karol: The Pope, The Man includes Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Michele Placido, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Alberto Cracco.
When was Karol: The Pope, The Man released and how long is it?
Karol: The Pope, The Man was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Karol: The Pope, The Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Karol: The Pope, The Man was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Karol: The Pope, The Man?
Karol: The Pope, The Man holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).