In medieval Europe, a pious young woman becomes a scholar of theology, disguises herself as a man, rises through the Catholic Church hierarchy and is elected Pope.
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| Liv Ullmann | ... | Pope Joan | |
| Jeremy Kemp | ... | Joan's Father | |
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Natasa Nicolescu | ... | Joan's Mother |
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Sharon Winter | ... | Joan as a child |
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Margareta Pogonat | ... | Village woman |
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Richard Bebb | ... | Lord of Manor |
| Peter Arne | ... | Richard | |
| Patrick Magee | ... | Elder monk | |
| George Innes | ... | Monk | |
| Nigel Havers | ... | Young monk | |
| Lesley-Anne Down | ... | Cecilia | |
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Susan Macready | ... | Sister Nunciata |
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Shelagh Wilcocks | ... | Sister Louise |
| Olivia de Havilland | ... | Mother Superior | |
| André Morell | ... | Emperor Louis | |
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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. 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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I, a woman, will be Pope. I swear it ! See more »Parents Guide:
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25 October 1972 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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Sung by The Sistine Chapel Choir
Under the Direction of Domenico Bartolucci
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After a muted critical response, the film was severely re-edited. In its original incarnation, the film contained many flashbacks and flash-forwards, quite a progressive style for 1972. These were all removed to create a more linear story and the film was then released as "The Devil's Imposter". These changes were reinstated for a 2009 reissue. See more »Alternate Versions
The 2009 cut includes the 20th century scenes but omits 20 minutes of scenes with Joan being Pope. See more »Soundtracks
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"What a surprise! Not only the story, but what a cast! Liv Ullmann, Trevor Howard, Olivia de Havilland, Maximilian Schell, Franco Nero, Leslie Ann Down! And the texture of the movie - the crude medieval villages, the halls of the ancient Vatican, the incredible 10th Century nunnery, the countryside of Saxon Germany, in peace and war, scene after scene that could never have been shot in Hollywood. But the greatest discovery is the performance of Liv Ullmann. If anything ever deserved an Academy Award. She creates more passion and sexual desire with her eyes and the movement of a hand than the whole pantheon of current sex goddesses could with all their bodies and a ravishing musical score behind them. And when it comes to tragedy and fear those same eyes dig so deeply into the soul they leave a mark that haunts you for weeks. This is a wonderful, wonderful picture."