Pope John Paul II (1984) Production: tv movie Producer: CBS Director: Herbert Wise Scriptwriter: Christopher Knopf Cast: Albert Finney, Brian Cox, Nigel Hawthorne Film Role: Party Secretary Wladislaw Gomulka (supporting)

Synopsis: The life story of Pope John Paul II, whose unorthodox methods and strong-willed commitment to the truth put him into dangerous conflict with the post-war Communist rulers in his country. These same qualities eventually propelled him onto the world stage as the leader of the Roman Catholic faith.

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