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This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.
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Trans World Film, ITC Entertainment
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Cast
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Sam Neill
Marian
C
Christopher Cazenove
Tadek Sobański
L
Lisa Harrow
Wanda
J
John Welsh
Priest
M
Maurice Denham
Sapieha
C
Cezary Morawski
Karol Wojtyła
D
Daniel Olbrychski
Captain
M
Maja Komorowska
Nun
I
Izabela Olszewska
A
Andrzej Łapicki
German Officer
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Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
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Piotr Fronczewski
Palitsch
M
Maciej Robakiewicz
T
Tadeusz Bradecki
M
Marek Kondrat
Policeman
J
Jerzy Stuhr
Engineer
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Jerzy Zelnik
J
Jerzy Nowak
Professor
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Liliana Komorowska
Nun
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Anna Milewska
