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.
as Marian
as Tadek Sobański
as Wanda
as Priest
as Sapieha
as Karol Wojtyła
as Captain
as Nun
as German Officer
as Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
as Palitsch
as Policeman
as Engineer
as Professor
as Nun
as Władek
as Jozef
as Tadek's Mother
as Curate
as Wladek's Wife
as Chaplain
as Magda
as Activist
as 1st Security Officer
as Narrator (voice)
as Woman
as Wladek's Father (Christ in the Passion)
as Assistant
as Wladek's Mother
as Father Kolbe
as Priest from Warsaw
as Official
as Operator
as Curate
as Stefan
as Investigating Official
as Karol Wojtyla's Father
as Nun (uncredited)
