Karol: The Pope, The Man
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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About Karol: The Pope, The Man
Karol: The Pope, The Man is a 2006 Italian-language drama and history film directed by Giacomo Battiato. The cast is led by Piotr Adamczyk, Dariusz Kwaśnik, Michele Placido. It has a runtime of 2h 35m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings.
Karol: The Pope, The Man was produced by Taodue Film and made in Italy and Poland. It was released on February 27, 2006, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Giacomo Battiato
- Writers
- Gianmario Pagano, Monica Zapelli, Giacomo Battiato
- Release date
- February 27, 2006
- Original language
- Italian
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, Poland
- Production
- Taodue Film
Karol: The Pope, The Man cast & crew
Karol: The Pope, The Man was directed by Giacomo Battiato and written by Gianmario Pagano, Monica Zapelli, and Giacomo Battiato.
The cast features Piotr Adamczyk as John Paul II, Dariusz Kwaśnik as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti, Michele Placido as Dr. Renato Buzzonetti, Dariusz Kwaśnik as Stanislaw Dziwisz, Alberto Cracco as Agostino Casaroli, and Adriana Asti as Madre Teresa di Calcutta.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone and cinematography is by Giovanni Mammolotti.
Is Karol: The Pope, The Man worth watching?
Karol: The Pope, The Man holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 61 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 35m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy drama and history, Karol: The Pope, The Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Karol: The Pope, The Man
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
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Karol: The Pope, The Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Karol: The Pope, The Man in United States?
Karol: The Pope, The Man is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Karol: The Pope, The Man in?
Karol: The Pope, The Man is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, French, Italian, Polish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Karol: The Pope, The Man?
Karol: The Pope, The Man runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).
▸What is Karol: The Pope, The Man rated?
Karol: The Pope, The Man is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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