Pope John Paul II (1985)

Bio-drama 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 of the Catholic world.

Events

September 28th , 1978, Pope John Paul I dies
October 16th , 1978, Karol Wojtyła, breaking with tradition, speaks to the public from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica
October 22nd , 1978, Karol Wojtyła is inaugurated as Pope

Directed by Herbert Wise

Starring Albert Finney, Michael Crompton, Robert Austin, Caroline Bliss

Pope John Paul II (1985)

Events

September 28th , 1978, Pope John Paul I dies

October 16th , 1978, Karol Wojtyła, breaking with tradition, speaks to the public from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica

October 22nd , 1978, Karol Wojtyła is inaugurated as Pope