Anthony Quinn and Sir Laurence Olivier head a distinguished international cast in this passionate drama about a Russian bishop, who, after twenty years as a political prisoner, is elected Pope. This stirring adaptation of Morris West’s bestseller about the election of the first Russian Pope and its effect on world peace presents a powerful image of a world on the brink of self-destruction. Also stars Sir John Gielgud, Vittorio de Sica, Oskar Werner and Leo McKern as members of the Vatican’s inner circle.
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ACMI Identifier
303659
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Catholic Church
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → Australian literature - Film and video adaptations
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Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)