Watch From a Far Country (1981) : Online Movie 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. | ||
Release Date | : | Sep 15, 1981 |
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Genres | : | Drama, History |
Production Company | : | Trans World Film, ITC Entertainment |
Production Countries | : | Italy, Poland, United Kingdom |
Casts | : | Sam Neill, Christopher Cazenove, Lisa Harrow, John Welsh, Maurice Denham, Cezary Morawski, Daniel Olbrychski, Maja Komorowska, Izabela Olszewska, Andrzej Łapicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz |
Plot Keywords | : | pope, biography, catholic church |
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