Pope John Paul II
Series Overview
The life of the remarkable man who passed away after an extraordinary 26 year reign, and whose papal odyssey encompassed more than 120 countries and earned him the reputation of an international fighter for freedom.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
92–100 min per episode
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Sun, Dec 4, 2005
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Episode 2”
Karol Wojtyla becomes Pope John Paul II on October 16, 1978. As is the custom, the new pope speaks to the crowd in St. Peter's Square and is met by overwhelming enthusiasm. But not all are happy with the selection, especially members of the Communist Party in Poland and the Soviet Union who blame Jimmy Carter's Polish advisor for the selection.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Jon Voight
Pope John Paul II / Karol Wojtyla
Cary Elwes
Young Karol Wojtyla
James Cromwell
Cardinal Adam Sapieha
Ben Gazzara
Kardinal Agostino Casaroli
Christopher Lee
Kardinal Stefan Wyszyński
Giuliano Gemma
Dr. Joaquín Navarro-Valls
Daniele Pecci
Roman
Vittoria Belvedere
Eva
Wenanty Nosul
Don Stanisław Dziwisz
Ettore Bassi
Gapa
Valéria Cavalli
Teresa
Chiara Conti
Anna
Giulietta Revel
Halina
Mikołaj Grabowski
Card. Joseph Ratzinger
Krzysztof Pieczyński
Czerny
Fabrizio Bucci
Krysztof Zachuta
Andy Luotto
Homeless person
Harald Posch
Hans Frank
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Kent Harrison
Francesco Arlanch, Francesco Contaldo, Salvatore Basile, John Kent Harrison, Sara Melodia, Saverio D'Ercole, Mario Ruggeri
Marco Frisina
Fabrizio Lucci, Roberto Meddi
Henk van Eeghen, Alessandro Lucidi
Luca Bernabei, Stephen Davis, Matilde Bernabei, Sławomir Jóźwik, Krzysztof Grabowski
Department Leadership Roster
John Kent Harrison
Director
Luca Bernabei
Producer
Enrica Biscossi
Costume Design
Francesco Arlanch
Screenplay
Francesco Contaldo
Screenplay
Fabrizio Lucci
Director of Photography
Pier Luigi Basile
Production Design
Marco Frisina
Original Music Composer
Henk van Eeghen
Editor
Salvatore Basile
Screenplay
Alessandro Lucidi
Editor
Claudio Pacifico
Stunt Coordinator
Sławomir Jóźwik
Producer
John Kent Harrison
Screenplay
Krzysztof Grabowski
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pope John Paul II
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What is Pope John Paul II about?
The life of the remarkable man who passed away after an extraordinary 26 year reign, and whose papal odyssey encompassed more than 120 countries and earned him the reputation of an international fighter for freedom.
How many seasons does Pope John Paul II have?
Pope John Paul II comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Pope John Paul II?
Key cast members in Pope John Paul II include Jon Voight, Cary Elwes, James Cromwell, Ben Gazzara, Christopher Lee.
Who created or directed Pope John Paul II?
Pope John Paul II was developed and directed by John Kent Harrison.