The Pope Must Diet (1991)
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- R
- 1h 37min
- Comedy
- 30 Aug 1991 (USA)
- Movie
A less-than-qualified and far-from-perfect priest is mistakenly named the new pope. As the pontiff, he must deal with Vatican corruption, the Mob and the reappearance of his old lover.
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| Robbie Coltrane | ... |
The Pope
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| Adrian Edmondson | ... |
Father Rookie
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| Paul Bartel | ... |
Monsignor Fitchie
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Damir Mejovsek | ... |
Drunk Cardinal
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Bozidar Smiljanic | ... |
Cardinal Spott
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| Salvatore Cascio | ... |
Paulo
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| Alex Rocco | ... |
Cardinal Rocco
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| Annette Crosbie | ... |
Mother Superior
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| Marc Smith | ... |
US News Reporter
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Peter Richardson | ... |
Bish
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Ranko Zidaric | ... |
Father Santini
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Dani Segina | ... |
Old Cardinal
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| William Hootkins | ... |
Cardinal Verucci
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Niall Buggy | ... |
BBC Reporter
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| Robert Stephens | ... |
The Camarlengo
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| Herbert Lom | ... |
Vittorio Corelli
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Janez Vajevec | ... |
Father Albini
(as Janez Vajavec)
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| Relja Basic | ... |
Alberto
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Tibor Belicza | ... |
Priest in Secretariat
(as Tibor Belitza)
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Alice Richardson | ... |
Maria
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| Ernest Clark | ... |
Abbot
(as Ernest Clarke)
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| Jeff Beck | ... |
Postman
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Branko Blace | ... |
General
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David Boyce | ... |
Malvini
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| Demeter Bitenc | ... |
Raggio
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| Petar Buntic | ... |
Motorcade Cop
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| Steven O'Donnell | ... |
Rico
(as Steve O'Donnell)
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| John Sessions | ... |
Dino
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Khedija Sassi | ... |
Luccia Corelli
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Ivica Zadro | ... |
Father Cuddles
(as Ivac Zadro)
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| Mirella D'Angelo | ... |
Chocolate Spaghetti Mom
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Mirta Zecevic | ... |
Beautiful Nun
(as Mirta Zeceric)
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Vida Jerman | ... |
Glamorous Party Guest
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| Balthazar Getty | ... |
Joe Don Dante
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Boris Mirkovic | ... |
Joe's Band
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| Mario Mirkovic | ... |
Joe's Band
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Kristijan Ugrina | ... |
Joe's Band
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| Mark Caven | ... |
Father Franco
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Natasa Maricic | ... |
1st Journalist
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Nada Gacesic-Livakovic | ... |
2nd Journalist
(as Nada Gacesic)
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Mladen Vasary | ... |
3rd Journalist
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Damir Saban | ... |
Carlo Felici
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| Beverly D'Angelo | ... |
Veronica Dante
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Mirjana Smolic | ... |
Hospital Receptionist
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| Ralph Brown | ... |
Doctor
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Peda Petrovic | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Jasna Palic-Picukaric | ... |
Young Nurse
(as Jasna Palic)
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Semka Sokolovic-Bertok | ... |
Cashier
(as Semka Sokolovic)
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Campbell Morrison | ... |
Big Security Guard
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Ivan Joncic | ... |
2nd Cashier
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Tom Stojkovic | ... |
Sweaty Man in Bank
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Boris Svrtan | ... |
Young Security Guard
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Sreten Mokrovic | ... |
Bank Manager's Assistant
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Marko Breskovic | ... |
Restaurant Owner
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Matko Raguz | ... |
Newspaper Vendor
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Darko Janes | ... |
Swiss Guard
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Directed by
| Peter Richardson | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Peter Richardson | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Pete Richens | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Paul Cowan | ... | associate producer |
| Elizabeth Karlsen | ... | co-producer |
| Nik Powell | ... | executive producer |
| Bob Weinstein | ... | co-executive producer |
| Harvey Weinstein | ... | co-executive producer |
| Michael White | ... | executive producer |
| Stephen Woolley | ... | producer |
Music by
| Jeff Beck | ... | (original music by) |
| Anne Dudley | ... | (original music by) |
Cinematography by
| Frank Gell | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Katherine Wenning | ||
Editorial Department
| Ranko Paukovic | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| John Ebden | ||
Costume Design by
| Sandy Powell | ||
Makeup Department
| Ana Bulajic-Crcek | ... | makeup artist |
| Stefanija Roso | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Michael Apostolina | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Boris Dmitrovic | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Glynn Purcell | ... | first assistant director |
| Ken Shane | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Bill Pearson | ... | special props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Ross Adams | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Campbell Askew | ... | sound editor |
| Kevin Brazier | ... | dialogue editor |
| John Hayes | ... | sound mixer |
| Peter Holt | ... | footsteps editor |
| Clive Pendry | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Hugh Strain | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Graham Sutton | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Ted Swanscott | ... | ADR and foley mixer |
Stunts
| Rok Cvetkov | ... | stunt double |
| Ken Shane | ... | stunt driver: Pope mobile |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Branko Knez | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tihomir Marcius | ... | best boy |
| Larry Park | ... | gaffer |
| Nenad Teresak | ... | electrician |
| Demmie Todd | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Paul Minter | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Zoran Blazevic | ... | location manager |
| Mladen Cernjak | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Goranka Trgovec-Greif | ... | script supervisor |
Production Companies
- Palace (present)
- British Screen Presentation (present)
- Film Four International (in association with)
- Miramax (in association with)
- Michael White Productions (in association with)
- Palace (production)
- Twentieth Century Fox
Distributors
- Palace Pictures (1991) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cineplex Odeon Films (1991) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1991) (United States) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS)
- Sonet Film (1992) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- CNR Film & Video (1992) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Cineplex-Odeon Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- MCA Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- Pony Canyon (1992) (Japan) (VHS)
- UFA Video (1992) (Germany) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Hoyts Fox Columbia TriStar Films (1992) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Senator Film (1992) (Germany) (theatrical)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1992) (Australia) (video)
- Manuel Salvador (1992) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (reprint)
- HGV Video Productions (1995) (Canada) (VHS)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1991) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Hubbard Casting (casting: UK)
- The Casting Company (casting: US)
- Motion Picture Association (MPA)
- Sapex Scripts (post-production script services)
Storyline
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| Taglines | Our Father who art in trouble... See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | GBP8,746,989 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United Kingdom | GBP1,235,623, 27 Jun 1991 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film's US title was changed after an outcry from Roman Catholics. The new title, "The Pope Must Diet", appeared on some promotional materials with the final letter in the form of a crucifix. See more » |
| Goofs | The Conclave of Cardinals by which a new Pope is elected for centuries has been held in the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican. In this film, the location in which the Conclave was filmed was apparently a church, with columns, arches , statues and other architectural features with no resemblance to the Sistine Chapel, one of the most recognisable 'rooms' in the world. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Dead Again/True Identity/Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man/Defenseless/The Pope Must Die (1991). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Hungry Man See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Filmed in the UK and mainly in Europe, not far from the Vatican City. See more » |
| Quotes |
Vittorio Corelli:
NO MORE MR. NICE POPE! See more » |