Basic Info
Release: September 15, 1981
Runtime: 140 min
Rating: ⭐ 3.9/10 (11 votes)
Status: Released
From a Far Country
1981
140 min
⭐ 3.9/10
11 votes
Overview
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.
Genres
Drama
History
Production Countries
- Italy
- Poland
- United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
- English en
- Polish pl
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Cast
Sam Neill
Marian
Christopher Cazenove
Tadek Sobański
Lisa Harrow
Wanda
John Welsh
Priest
Maurice Denham
Sapieha
Cezary Morawski
Karol Wojtyła
Daniel Olbrychski
Captain
Maja Komorowska
Nun
Izabela Olszewska
Andrzej Łapicki
German Officer
Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
Piotr Fronczewski
Palitsch
Crew
Krzysztof Zanussi
Director
Andrzej Kijowski
Writer
Jan Józef Szczepański
Writer
Giacomo Pezzali
Producer
Wojciech Kilar
Music
Vincenzo Labella
Writer
Krzysztof Zanussi
Writer
Vincenzo Labella
Producer
Posters
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