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Pope Joan (1972)

PG 132 min  -  Drama  -   29 September 1972 (West Germany)
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This movie is based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan, who was made Pope for a brief period around 855 A.D... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Anderson

Writer:

John Briley
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Liv Ullmann ...
Pope Joan
Jeremy Kemp Jeremy Kemp ...
Joan's Father
Natasa Nicolescu Natasa Nicolescu ...
Joan's Mother
Sharon Winter Sharon Winter ...
Joan as a child
Margareta Pogonat Margareta Pogonat ...
Village woman
Richard Bebb Richard Bebb ...
Lord of Manor
Peter Arne Peter Arne ...
Richard
Patrick Magee Patrick Magee ...
Elder monk
George Innes George Innes ...
Monk
Nigel Havers ...
Young monk
Lesley-Anne Down ...
Cecilia
Susan Macready Susan Macready ...
Sister Nunciata
Shelagh Wilcocks Shelagh Wilcocks ...
Sister Louise
Olivia de Havilland ...
Mother Superior
André Morell André Morell ...
Emperor Louis
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Storyline

This movie is based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan, who was made Pope for a brief period around 855 A.D. Although it is questionable that Pope Joan really did exist, this movie presents her existence as fact, and portrays her relationships with other notables of the time. Written by edk <laplaza@ccnet.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Pope | Convent | Monk | Bishop | Cross Dressing  | See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

(West Germany) See more »

Also Known As:

She Who Would Be Pope See more »

Filming Locations:

Cyprus See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The final film of Derek Farr. See more »

Connections

Version of Pope Joan (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tu es Petrus"
Sung by The Sistine Chapel Choir
Under the Direction of Domenico Bartolucci See more »