Saving Grace (1986): Cast
Saving Grace is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Robert M. Young, starring Tom Conti as Pope Leo XIV, Fernando Rey and Giancarlo Giannini. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Robert M. Young
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Embassy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Saving Grace About?
The premise of Saving Grace without spoilers.
A newly‑elected Pope Leo XIV is accidentally locked out of the Vatican and, unknown to anyone, ends up in a modest Italian village. His unexpected stay leads to a series of light‑hearted adventures that teach both him and the locals valuable lessons about friendship, confidence and self‑esteem. Written by Chris DeSantis.
Saving Grace Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- italy
- young
- pope
- vatican
- widow
- cardinal the priest
- crucifix
- reference to charles darwin
- water wheel
- easter sunday
- juvenile delinquent
- civic pride
+19 more Show fewer
- st peters square
- swiss guard
- burial
- dynamite
- fireworks
- reference to leonardo da vinci
- irrigation
- carabinieri
- quarantine
- confessional
- aqueduct
- former priest
- shepherd
- sign language
- soccer game
- papal election
- monsignor
- windmill
- based on novel
Saving Grace Cast & Characters
Tom Conti leads the cast as Pope Leo XIV, with Fernando Rey as Cardinal Stefano Biondi and Giancarlo Giannini as Abalardi. Directed by Robert M. Young; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert M. Young
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Tom Conti as Pope Leo XIV -
Fernando Rey as Cardinal Stefano Biondi -
Giancarlo Giannini as Abalardi -
Edward James Olmos as Ciolino
Also Starring in Saving Grace
· 12 more- Erland Josephson Monsignor Francesco Ghezzi
- Guido Alberti Cardinal Augusto Morante
- Tom Felleghy Ambassador
- Massimo Serato Monsignor Betti
- Massimo Sarchielli Fortunato
- Ettore Martini Bishop
- Marta Zoffoli Isabella
- Donald Hewlett Monsignor Colin McGee
- Agnès Nobecourt Mother of Sick Boy
- Jorge Krimer Secretary, Sistine Chapel
- Patricia Mauceri Lucia
- Angelo Evans Giuliano
Cars in Saving Grace
10 cars on screen, including the 1976 Fiat 127 and the 1975 Fiat 131 S Mirafiori.
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1976 Fiat 127 Minor role -
1975 Fiat 131 S Mirafiori Minor role -
1981 Fiat Z-Range Minor role -
1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 Minor role
Saving Grace Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Üdvözítő szerelem” and “Ein wahrer Jünger seines Herrn”.
- Also known as
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- Üdvözítő szerelem
- Ein wahrer Jünger seines Herrn
- Oddio, ci siamo persi il papa
- Paavi pulassa
- Sua Santidade e os Homens
- Único mérito
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Saving Grace FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Saving Grace, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Saving Grace?
Saving Grace runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Saving Grace released?
Saving Grace was released on May 2, 1986.
Who directed Saving Grace?
Saving Grace was directed by Robert M. Young.
More films by Robert M. Young Who is in the cast of Saving Grace?
Saving Grace stars Tom Conti as Pope Leo XIV, Fernando Rey as Cardinal Stefano Biondi and Giancarlo Giannini as Abalardi, among 16 credited actors.
Does Saving Grace have a post-credit scene?
No. Saving Grace has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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