Pope Joan
Die Päpstin
Synopsis
A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Die Päpstin | Film 2009 [Full HD Trailer]
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-13
Top Cast
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John Goodman
Pope Sergius II.
Johanna Wokalek
Johanna von Ingelheim
David Wenham
Gerold
Iain Glen
Village Priest
Edward Petherbridge
Aesculapius
Anatole Taubman
Anastasius
Lotte Flack
Johanna von Ingelheim - Age 10-14
Tigerlily Hutchinson
Johanna von Ingelheim - Age 6-9
Jördis Triebel
Joan's Mother
Oliver Cotton
Arsenius
Nicholas Woodeson
Arighis
Suzanne Bertish
Bishop Arnaldo
Richard van Weyden
Eusthasius
Branko Tomović
Paschal
Lenn Kudrjawizki
Jordanes
Alexander Held
King Lothar
Christian Redl
Abbot of Fulda
Claudia Michelsen
Richilde
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 9, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$28.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sönke Wortmann
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinrich Hadding
- Original Score
- Marcel Barsotti
- Original Title
- Die Päpstin
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy, Morocco, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- German, Latin, English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $28.7M
- Production Studios
- Constantin Film, Dune Films, Ikiru Films, Medusa Film, NDR, MDR, SWR, WDR, ARD Degeto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sönke Wortmann
Heinrich Hadding, Donna Woolfolk Cross
Marcel Barsotti
Tom Fährmann
Hans Funck
Oliver Berben
Department Leadership Roster
Heinrich Hadding
Screenplay
Sönke Wortmann
Director
Marcel Barsotti
Original Music Composer
Bernd Lepel
Production Design
Tom Fährmann
Director of Photography
Oliver Berben
Producer
Hans Funck
Editor
Esther Walz
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pope Joan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pope Joan about?
A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
Who directed Pope Joan?
Pope Joan was directed by Sönke Wortmann.
Who stars in Pope Joan?
The principal cast of Pope Joan includes John Goodman, Johanna Wokalek, David Wenham, Iain Glen, Edward Petherbridge.
When was Pope Joan released and how long is it?
Pope Joan was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
How much did Pope Joan make at the box office?
Pope Joan grossed $28.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Pope Joan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pope Joan was composed by Marcel Barsotti.
Is Pope Joan based on a book or true story?
Pope Joan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Donna Woolfolk Cross".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pope Joan?
Pope Joan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).