On the death of pope john paul i in 1978, karol leaves his beloved poland to become pope john paul ii. Why do they keep casting him as german officer in the movies. Long before becoming the first polish pope, the young karol jozef wojtyla michael crompton dabbles in acting, but. Rent pope john paul ii 2004 on dvd and bluray netflix.
Jon voight did an amazing performance as pope john paul. Born in yonkers, new york in 1938, voight first gained widespread attention and received a golden globe award for his 1969 role in the controversial movie midnight cowboy, which also starred dustin hoffman. Peters square, and elwes and voight are largely responsible. Dec 17, 2003 rome, italy cnn pope john paul ii has seen the controversial mel gibson movie, the passion of christ, and he liked it, vatican sources said wednesday. The longest reigning pope in modern history, john paul ii, took his message on the road, visiting 129 countries several repeatedly on 104 trips and logging more than 700,000 miles in a papacy that lasted more than 27 years. Jon voight was originally offered the part of pope john paul ii in this movie, but refused, giving albert finney the role instead. With albert finney, michael crompton, robert austin, caroline bliss. The 120minute program chronicles pope john paul ii s life in his native. Although shot on a lavish scale in italy, poland and elsewhere, pope john paul ii succeeds on intimate terms even when troops are marching or huge crowds are filling st. I am very grateful for the producers to put into film the life story of pope paul john ii.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing pope john paul ii near you. They are especially good at evoking the evolution of karol wojtyla from his humble origins to. The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total. I would never have envisioned him as pope john paul.
Dec 04, 2005 when he is appointed cardinal, karol is more intransigent in the spiritual guidance of his homeland, becoming a real and proper thorn in the side of the communist government. Jon voights powerful, emmynominated performance as john paul ii was widely praised, as was cary elwes as the young karol. But the pope does not stop being the voice of christ, even among the injustices of the capitalistic western world, even among the provocations and challenges of modern times. By profession he was a soldier and, after my mothers death, his life became one of. A chronicle of the life of karol wojtyla, who became pope john paul ii begins with the failed 1981 assassination attempt on the pontiffs life. Pope john paul ii is a 1984 american biopic drama television film based on the life of karol wojtyla, from his early days as an activist in poland to his installation as pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii is a 1984 american biopic drama tv movie based on the life of karol wojtyla, from his early days as an activist in poland to. Written by christopher knopf and directed by herbert wise, the film stars albert finney, caroline bliss, brian cox, and john forgeham. Jon voight is also one of my favorite actors and he did a tremendous job in portraying pope john paul ii. Pope benedict xvi, pope views john paul ii movie, by bootie cosgrovemather, cbs news, nov 17, 2005.
Rent pope john paul ii 2004 starring karol wojtyla on dvd and bluray. In search of the popes children in the popes eye inherit the earth film. The first half of this tv movie, pope john paul ii, was shown on sunday last. Film explores divine plan for reagan, john paul to end. In 1978, wojtyla succeeds pope john paul i, thereby becoming the first nonitalian pope in four centuries. Pope john paul ii 1984 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. 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. For more information about this exciting venture, please contact diane hanson, toll free 18664311531 opt 5 or direct at 7344551973. This movie shot to the top of the polish boxoffice, becoming the first movie to. The project started before his death, and pope john paul ii was very handson with the production and knew of the script. We do not offer to watch pope john paul ii movie online. This movies release smashed boxoffice records in pope john paul ii s native poland. Pope john paul ii, ronald reagan and the divine plan.
Quick facts name john paul ii birth date may 18, 1920 death date april 2, 2005 did you know. You dont have to be a catholic to apreciate this, nor to watch the movie. Karol story of pope john paul ii the entire movie for children in english toons for kids en. This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind. Just six weeks apart in the spring of 1981, the pope and the president took bullets from wouldbe assassins. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years. Pope john paul endorses the passion of christ with five. Pope john paul ii was the first nonitalian pope in more than 400 years.
His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history. On the death of pope john paul i in 1978, the cardinals of the conclave decide that wojtyla is the right man to lead the church into the new millennium. Pope john paul ii was ordained in 1946, became the bishop of ombi in 1958, and became the archbishop of krakow in 1964. May 09, 2018 they got their wish with pope john paul i. When john paul ii comes to poland in 1983 he meets with wojciech jaruzelski who is titled as president of poland. Dec 18, 2003 pope john paul ii saw mel gibsons the passion of christ and endorsed the film saying. This epic film follows karol wojtylas journey from his youth in poland through his late days on the chair of st. This movie s release smashed boxoffice records in pope john paul ii s native poland. Voight finally accepted the role for pope john paul ii 2005, for which he received an emmy nomination. Both cary elwes as the younger karol wojtyla and jon voight as karol after he is elected pope are exceptional as john paul ii, channeling his public persona so well that you sometimes forget you are watching actors. Surviving strikingly similar neardeath experiences, they confided to each other a shared conviction. He was made a cardinal by pope paul vi in 1967, and in 1978 became the first.
Also, pope benedict xvi praised it after watching a screening on november 2005. Also, this is one of the few englishlanguage films to officer a meticulous recreation of the papal election process. Thanks to his unshakable tenacity, pope john paul ii helps to change the course of history. We sincerely hope you will be joining us as we present pope john paul ii at our second nationwide ignatius night at the movies. A new documentary chronicles the thought of pope saint john paul ii tracing how his polish roots helped shape the global catholic church. Biodrama tracing the life and career of polish cardinal karol. Pope john paul ii 2005 rotten tomatoes movie trailers.
The life of pope john paul ii 2005 born in poland, karol wojtyla thomas kretschmann embraces religion and becomes pope, promoting faith and peace around the globe. Shot on location in rome and poland in close connection with the vatican, this is the definitive epic film on the life of pope john paul ii. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. John paul ii and ronald reagan to take on the soviet union is someone im interested in talking to. As pope, john paul ii remembered that, day after day i was able to observe the austere way in which he lived. Pope john paul ii was born on may 18, 1920 in wadowice, malopolskie, poland as karol jozef wojtyla. Shot on location in rome and poland in close connection with the vatican, this is the definitive film biography of pope john paul ii. When he is appointed cardinal, karol is more intransigent in the spiritual guidance of his homeland, becoming a real and proper thorn in the side of the communist government. The miniseries was written and directed by john kent harrison and aired in the united states on the cbs network on 4. Pope john paul ii was a minor character in the comic book series warrior nun areala.
This movie shot to the top of the polish boxoffice, becoming the first movie to break one million dollars gbp 588,200 in three days. Jaruzelski, however, was elected as president of republic of poland in 1989. The divine plan dives deep into the pivotal bond between pope john paul ii and president ronald reagan. Anyone who directs a movie about the converging efforts of pope st. The director of this movie did an excellent job on directing the actors and actresses. He was a writer, known for the jewellers shop 1988, teatr telewizji 1953 and our gods brother 1997. Quotes about pope john paul ii miniseries i believe this film constitutes the latest example of the love that the people had for pope wojtyla and their desire to remember him, to see him again and to feel him close. Stars jon voight, cary elwes, ben gazzara, james cromwell, and christopher lee. Mar 29, 2020 saint john paul ii, the bishop of rome and head of the roman catholic church 19782005, the first nonitalian pope in 455 years and the first from a slavic country. The title the life of pope john paul ii was illustrated by john tartaglione. Pope john paul ii tv movie 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Pope john paul ii, from his birth in poland to his pontificate in rome.
A saint, a man stars aleksey guskov, giorgio pasotti, claudia pandolfi, ugo dighero the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 38 min, and received a score of out. Dubbed the smiling pope by his people, and known for his humor and goodnatured attitude, john paul i also the first to refer to himself as the first became an instant favorite, especially amongst the younger members of the catholic church. Karol story of pope john paul ii the entire movie for. Crosby, as pope, john paul ii used the words of gaudium et spes later to introduce his own views on the nature of the human person in relation to god. Filmmaker robert orlando and historian paul kengor on one of the sets for the movie the divine plan, about president ronald reagan and pope john paul ii. The divine plan for ronald reagan and john paul ii the. Pope john paul ii s historic nineday pilgrimage to poland in june of 1979 created a revolution of conscience that transformed poland and fundamentally reshaped the spiritual and politcal landscape of the 20th century. Thomas kretschmann is first rate as in all of his other movies. Pope john paul ii papal mass in central park 1995 duration. Peters square at his beatification ceremony on may 1, 2011. Jon voight, cary elwes, ben gazzara, james cromwell, and christopher lee.
Nine days that changed the world pope john paul ii. The film begins in 1938, when teenaged karol wojtyla decides to enter the priesthood. Pope john paul ii reigned as pope of the roman catholic church and sovereign of vatican city for nearly 27 years 19782005. When the pope treats himself to a short skiing vacation, his choice of accommodation is linos family lodge. Rome, italy cnn pope john paul ii has seen the controversial mel gibson movie, the passion of christ, and he liked it, vatican sources said wednesday. Yet to find his path in life, he never expected to be inspired by a friendship with one of the most influential spiritual leaders in the world, pope john paul ii. I am not catholic, but i always had a lot of faith in pope john paul ii. Encyclical letter evangelium vitae 25 march 1995 on the value and inviolability of human life evangelium vitae 25 march 1995 john paul ii john paul ii encyclicals. Actually, at that time poland did not have a president. Pope john paul ii is a 1984 american biopic drama tv movie based on the life of karol wojtyla, from his early days as an activist in poland to his installation as pope john paul ii. This madefortv biopic stars albert finney as the polishborn pontiff. The film begins with the attempted assassination of the pope on may, 1981, whereupon the story of the man once known as karol wojtyla is. Pope john paul ii 1984 biodrama tracing the life and career of polish cardinal karol wojtyla from his days as a young activist in poland, to his rise and installation in 1978 as pope.
However, what pope benedict xvi saw was a brief cutdown version of part 1, and all of part 2, which covers the papacy of pope john paul ii. And he only came to universal attention after the pianist. The movie is honestly and actually about something. A group of nuns walks by a huge image of john paul ii displayed in st. I dont know if finney ever recieved any award for this perfomance, but i do know john paul ii will go down in history not only as a great pope, but as an example of what being human means. Pope john paul ii is an historical portrait of the life and times of the first nonitalian pope. A great movie and explains why he was and is so beloved. Pope john paul ii karol the man who became pope english full movie. This film depicts the true story of pope john paul ii albert finney. Pope john paul ii is a 1984 american biopic drama television film based on the life of karol wojtyla, from his early days as an activist in poland to his installation.
Comic book biographies of pope john paul ii were published by marvel comics in january 1983 and by nbm publishing in october 2006. Whereas a pope and a president was a chronological narrative of the story of reagan and john paul ii and their actions, interaction, and partnership, the book version of the divine plan is an. One of several dramatized tributes to the late pontiff to be telecast in 2005, the twopart cbs biopic pope john paul ii is a remake of a popular italian miniseries, and was filmed on location in. Wonderful movie about the life story of pope john paul ii and so touching that it brought me to tears.
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