This epic film follows Karol Wojtyla's journey from his youth in Poland through his late days on the Chair of St Peter. It explores his life behind the scene: how he touched millions of people and changed the face of the Church and the world;how he defended the dignity of mankind. Shot on location in Rome and Poland in close connection with the Vatican.

Cast

Jon Voight

Pope John Paul II (older)

Cary Elwes

Pope John Paul II (younger)

Ben Gazzara

James Cromwell

Christopher Lee