The Papal Council
Das Papstattentat
Synopsis
An assassination attempt on the highest dignitary of the Catholic Church? According to providence, this is exactly what is supposed to happen on a certain day in September. When parts of the prophecy actually come true, the Vatican is seriously worried. The highest security measures are therefore in place for the Holy Father's upcoming visit to Cologne. Vatican security officers Andrea Conti and Paolo Naldini, as well as BKA officers Sara Stertz and Frank Dabrock, join forces to protect the Pope. At around the same time, former Foreign Legionnaire and precision marksman Rami Hamdan receives a mysterious assignment. For the horrendous sum of 25 million dollars, he is to take out a high-ranking figure. His destination is the cathedral city of Cologne.
Top Cast
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Heiner Lauterbach
Rami Hamdan
Gesine Cukrowski
Sara Stertz
Max von Thun
Frank Dabrock
Jean-Yves Berteloot
Andrea Conti
Gottfried John
Paolo Naldini
Claudine Wilde
Petra Krüger
Jürgen Tarrach
Herbert Glowalla
Peter Gavajda
Kardinal Stefano Stanza
Florence Kasumba
Nadine
Wolfgang Packhäuser
Bernard Rieux
Thomas Darchinger
Mönch
Klaus Schindler
BKA-Leiter Wegner
Gernot Schmidt
Wirt
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Matsutani
- Original Title
- Das Papstattentat
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Phoebus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Matsutani
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Matsutani
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Papal Council
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What is The Papal Council about?
An assassination attempt on the highest dignitary of the Catholic Church? According to providence, this is exactly what is supposed to happen on a certain day in September. When parts of the prophecy actually come true, the Vatican is seriously worried. The highest security measures are therefore in place for the Holy Father's upcoming visit to Cologne. Vatican security officers Andrea Conti and Paolo Naldini, as well as BKA officers Sara Stertz and Frank Dabrock, join forces to protect the Pope. At around the same time, former Foreign Legionnaire and precision marksman Rami Hamdan receives a mysterious assignment. For the horrendous sum of 25 million dollars, he is to take out a high-ranking figure. His destination is the cathedral city of Cologne.
Who directed The Papal Council?
The Papal Council was directed by Rainer Matsutani.
Who stars in The Papal Council?
The principal cast of The Papal Council includes Heiner Lauterbach, Gesine Cukrowski, Max von Thun, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Gottfried John.
When was The Papal Council released and how long is it?
The Papal Council was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Papal Council?
The Papal Council holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).