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The Pope Must Die

The Pope Must Die

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The Pope Must Die

"Our Father who art in trouble..."

1991

1h 39m

5.0(29 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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20th Century Fox

Miramax

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Albinizi, The Pope

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Veronica Dante

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco

Cardinal Rocco

Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson

Father Rookie

Paul Bartel

Paul Bartel

Monsignor Fitchie

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Vittorio Corelli

Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson

Bish

Annette Crosbie

Annette Crosbie

Mother Superior

William Hootkins

William Hootkins

Cardinal Verucci

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

The Camarlengo

Creative team

Directed by: Peter Richardson
Written by: Peter Richardson
Pete Richens
Produced by: Stephen Woolley

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