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Saving Grace

  • 19861986
  • PGPG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
563
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POPULARITY
62,962
2,233
Saving Grace (1986)
ComedyDrama
A young pope who feels he has lost touch with the people accidentally locks himself out of the Vatican and believes it is part of God's plan for him.A young pope who feels he has lost touch with the people accidentally locks himself out of the Vatican and believes it is part of God's plan for him.A young pope who feels he has lost touch with the people accidentally locks himself out of the Vatican and believes it is part of God's plan for him.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
563
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
62,962
2,233
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Robert M. Young
    • Writers
      • Celia Gittelson(novel)
      • Richard Kramer
      • David S. Ward
    • Stars
      • Tom Conti
      • Fernando Rey
      • Erland Josephson
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Robert M. Young
    • Writers
      • Celia Gittelson(novel)
      • Richard Kramer
      • David S. Ward
    • Stars
      • Tom Conti
      • Fernando Rey
      • Erland Josephson
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    • 20User reviews
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    Tom Conti in Saving Grace (1986)
    Tom Conti in Saving Grace (1986)
    Saving Grace (1986)
    Saving Grace (1986)
    Saving Grace (1986)

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    Tom Conti
    Tom Conti
    • Pope Leo XIV
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Cardinal Stefano Biondi
    Erland Josephson
    Erland Josephson
    • Monsignor Francesco Ghezzi
    Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini
    • Abalardi
    Donald Hewlett
    Donald Hewlett
    • Monsignor Colin McGee
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Ciolino
    Patricia Mauceri
    Patricia Mauceri
    • Lucia
    Angelo Evans
    • Giuliano
    Marta Zoffoli
    Marta Zoffoli
    • Isabella
    Guido Alberti
    • Cardinal Augusto Morante
    Massimo Sarchielli
    Massimo Sarchielli
    • Fortunato
    Massimo Serato
    Massimo Serato
    • Monsignor Betti
    Agnès Nobecourt
    • Mother of Sick Boy
    Jorge Krimer
    • Secretary, Sistine Chapel
    Tom Felleghy
    • Ambassador
    Margherita Horowitz
    • Nun Interpreter
    Domenico Modena
    • Tonino
    Angelo Panarella
    • Bastiano
    • Director
      • Robert M. Young
    • Writers
      • Celia Gittelson(novel)
      • Richard Kramer
      • David S. Ward
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This was to be Embassy's (formerly Avco Embassy) last film. They disbanded shortly after this was released.
    • Quotes

      Abalardi: [Tongue in cheek] Excuse the sheep. They see so few Popes.

    User reviews20

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Really Good Movie, Much Underrated
    Ebert liked it. Maltin hated it. Maltin's usually reliable, but not here. Tom Conti, Giancarlo Giannini, and Fernando Rey are all terrific here in improbable story about how depressed young pope gets accidentally locked out of the Vatican and has an adventure amongst Italian peasants in a remote village. This is admittedly a feel-good flick, but its message is nonetheless both strong and timeless. As an added plus: on-location cinematography is gorgeous.
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    • Mar 15, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 1986 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein wahrer Jünger seines Herrn
    • Filming locations
      • St. Peter's Square, Vatican City
    • Production companies
      • Embassy Pictures
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,209
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,590
      • May 4, 1986
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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