The project started before his death, and pope john paul ii was very handson with the production and knew of the script. 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. 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. Thus karol leaves his beloved poland to become pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii is a tv miniseries dramatizing the life of karol jozef wojtyla,popularly known as john paul ii, from his early adult years in poland to his death at age 84 in 2005. Jon voight did an amazing performance as pope john paul. 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. 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. The life of pope john paul ii 2005 starring thomas kretschmann and clayton richardlong on dvd and bluray. Pope john paul ii is a 2005 television miniseries dramatizing the life of pope john paul ii karol jozef wojtyla from his early adult years in poland to his death at age 84. All the triumphs and trials of his extraordinary papacy are here. The film made no attempt to focus on the holy scriptures, but rather focused on the devotion of john paul ii to his faith. Pope john paul ii tv miniseries 2005 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Production took place in lithuania and partly in rome. Amazingly, though, the death of paul vi and the election of john paul i is left out of this movie. The miniseries was written and directed by john kent harrison and aired in the united states on the cbs network on 4 and 7 december 2005. Builder of bridges vhs, 2005 at the best online prices at ebay. Pope john paul ii died on april 2, 2005, at the age of 84, at his vatican city residence. For all the documentaries and other productions on the life of pope john paul ii ive seen over the years, i found that cbss twonight miniseries pope john paul ii still had a few biographical surprises up its sleeve. 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 unfolded in flashback. Jon voight is also one of my favorite actors and he did a tremendous job in portraying pope john paul ii.
Following the premature death of his mother, karol wojtyla is brought up by his father in the polish city of krakow during the first half of the 20th century. I am very grateful for the producers to put into film the life story of pope paul john ii. Pope john paul ii is a 2005 television miniseries dramatizing the life of pope john paul ii karol jozef wojtyla from his early adult years in poland to his death. The life of pope john paul ii 2005 movie moviefone born in poland, karol wojtyla thomas kretschmann embraces religion and becomes pope, promoting faith and peace around the. Pope john paul ii 19202005 united states holocaust. I am very sure i clicked the correct button, but then when it was sent, it was changed to any vhs on jpii. With pope john paul ii, who led the worlds 1 billion catholics for 26 years, died april 2, 2005, in his private apartment, the vatican said. 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. Pope john paul ii 2005 john kent harrison synopsis. Builder of bridges 2005 starring pope john paul ii on dvd and bluray.
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 italy and poland. On the death of pope john paul i in 1978, the cardinals of the conclave decide that woytjla is the right man to lead replace him. Karol is a biography of karol wojtyla, later known as pope john paul ii, beginning in 1939 when karol was only 19 years. Cary elwes portrays karol wojtyla from his early years up to his election to the papacy on october 16, 1978 after the sudden death of pope john paul i, whose. 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. Movie info 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.
Wonderful movie about the life story of pope john paul ii and so touching that it. This epic film follows karol wojtylas journey from his youth in poland through his late days on the chair of st. On the death of pope john paul i in 1978, the cardinals of the conclave decide that woytjla is the right man to replace him. Karol jozef wojtyla was born and raised in the village of wadowice, poland, where one quarter of the population was jewish. Pope john paul ii the following is a list of key dates in the life of pope john paul ii, born karol jozef wojtyla, 264th pope of the roman catholic church. Pope john paul ii karol the man who became pope english full movie.
The life of pope john paul ii 2005 starring pope john paul ii and keith morrison on dvd and bluray. Peters square, and elwes and voight are largely responsible. Jon voights powerful, emmynominated performance as john paul ii was. 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. Because benedict xvi had already given vatican filming rights to cbs for its portrayal of the life of pope john paul ii, production for the film scenes which play in. With christopher lee, ben gazzara, daniele pecci, vittoria belvedere.
His free, unconventional attitude alarms several prelates, but immediately wins the hearts of. On the death of pope john paul i in 1978, karol leaves his beloved poland to become pope john paul ii. 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. Seven keypoints that made john paul ii the great pope duration.
An outstanding student with a magnetic personality, he dreams of becoming an actor. Wonderful movie about the life story of pope john paul ii and so touching that it brought me to tears. His pontificate of more than 26 years was the third longest in history. British actor michael compton portrayed karol wojtyla from ages 18 through 26, and albert finney portrayed wojtyla from 27 years old, up to the time the former bishop was installed as pope john paul ii. John paul ii reasserted, and even amplified the doctrine of papal infallibility, and beatified its author, pope pius ix. Pope john paul ii reigned as pope of the roman catholic church and sovereign of vatican city for nearly 27 years 19782005. The director of this movie did an excellent job on directing the actors and actresses.
Jon voight in pope john paul ii 2005 cary elwes in pope john paul ii 2005 jon voight and wenanty nosul in pope john. 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. John paul ii is shown as a very caring and very moral man who needs to be with the people, a man who stands up to challenges as difficult as the soviet union. President reagans and pope john paul ii remarks at their arrival in alaska on may 2, 1984 duration. More than 3 million people waited in line to say goodbye to their beloved religious leader at st. Under the rubric of collegiality and its assumption of a diversity of views john paul ii quickly made clear that he was less interested in hearing from his bishops than in overseeing their enforcement of church. His free, unconventional attitude alarms several prelates, but immediately wins the hearts of the people. A great movie and explains why he was and is so beloved. I am not catholic, but i always had a lot of faith in pope john paul ii. Pope john paul ii dvd 19202005 a celebration of the unique life of one of the most beloved pontiffs in history. With the passing of pope john paul ii, the world has lost a moral leader fervently committed to fighting the prejudice and hatred that led to the holocaust.
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