
Karol: The Pope, The Man
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Overview
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.
Top Cast


Piotr Adamczyk
Piotr Adamczyk
John Paul II
Piotr Adamczyk
John Paul II


Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti


Michele Placido
Michele Placido
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti
Michele Placido
Dr. Renato Buzzonetti


Dariusz Kwaśnik
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Stanislaw Dziwisz
Dariusz Kwaśnik
Stanislaw Dziwisz


Alberto Cracco
Alberto Cracco
Agostino Casaroli
Alberto Cracco
Agostino Casaroli


Adriana Asti
Adriana Asti
Madre Teresa di Calcutta
Adriana Asti
Madre Teresa di Calcutta


Raoul Bova
Raoul Bova
Padre Thomas
Raoul Bova
Padre Thomas


Leslie Hope
Leslie Hope
Julia Ritter
Leslie Hope
Julia Ritter


Alkis Zanis
Alkis Zanis
Ali Agca
Alkis Zanis
Ali Agca


Carlos Kaniowsky
Carlos Kaniowsky
Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
Carlos Kaniowsky
Oscar Arnulfo Romero Goldamez
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