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Karol: A Man Who Became Pope

Karol: A Man Who Became Pope

7.1(128 votes)
2005
2h 35m
DramaHistory

The life of the pope John-Paul II, from his youth as a writer, actor, and athlete in war-torn occupied Poland to his election as Pope at the age of 58.

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Companies:
TAO Film

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Original:it
Spoken:
FrenchItalianPolish

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