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Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005): Cast & Box Office

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Karol: A Man Who Became Pope is a 2005 drama starring Piotr Adamczyk as Karol Wojtyła, Olgierd Łukaszewicz and Kenneth Welsh. It earned $7.4 million worldwide.

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Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005) movie poster
Genre
Drama
Original language
Italian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Karol: A Man Who Became Pope About?

The premise of Karol: A Man Who Became Pope without spoilers.

A biography of Karol Wojtyła, later Pope John Paul II, tracing his life from 1939 when he was just 19, through his wartime experiences, vocation and rise in the Catholic hierarchy, and culminating with the October 1978 papal conclave that elevated him to the papacy.

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope Cast & Characters

Piotr Adamczyk leads the cast as Karol Wojtyła, with Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Karol Wojtyla Snr. and Kenneth Welsh as Professor Wójcik.

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Box office

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope Box Office

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope grossed $7.4 million worldwide.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$7.4M

International
$7.4M
Details

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Karol, un uomo diventato Papa” and “Karol - člověk, který se stal pápežem”.

Also known as
  • Karol, un uomo diventato Papa
  • Karol - člověk, který se stal pápežem
  • Karol – človek, ktorý sa stal pápežom
  • Karol, l'homme qui devint Pape
  • Кароль. Человек, ставший Папой Римским
  • Karol, el hombre que llegó a ser Papa
  • Karol - Ein Mann, der Papst wurde
  • Karol. Człowiek, który został papieżem
  • Карол. Човекът, който стана папа

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Karol: A Man Who Became Pope FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Karol: A Man Who Became Pope, each answered in a sentence.

Who is in the cast of Karol: A Man Who Became Pope?

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope stars Piotr Adamczyk as Karol Wojtyła, Olgierd Łukaszewicz as Karol Wojtyla Snr. and Kenneth Welsh as Professor Wójcik, among 12 credited actors.

How much did Karol: A Man Who Became Pope make at the box office?

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope grossed $7.4 million worldwide.

Does Karol: A Man Who Became Pope have a post-credit scene?

No. Karol: A Man Who Became Pope has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Karol: A Man Who Became Pope in?

The original language of Karol: A Man Who Became Pope is Italian.

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