Pope John Paul II

6.1/1020051h 40mEnded1 Season · 2 Episodes

Drama

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.

Released: Dec 4, 2005

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Miniseries

2 episodes

Top Cast

Jon Voight

Pope John Paul II / Karol Wojtyla

Cary Elwes

Young Karol Wojtyla

James Cromwell

Cardinal Adam Sapieha

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