From a Far Country 1981

Name: From a Far Country
Released: 1981-09-15
Cast: Sam Neill, Christopher Cazenove, Lisa Harrow, John Welsh, Maurice Denham

Synopsis:

This heroic story follows the life of Karol Wojtyla, a Polish Roman catholic who ascends the throne of St. Peter as Pope John Paul II. As a young boy, Karol is a bright and talented student. Archbishop Sapieha recognizes the very special, moving qualities Karol possesses and encourages him to consider the priesthood. Although determined to study Polish literature, Karol turns to the church; he is ordained and studies in Italy, France, and Belgium. Torn by fear and repression in post-Stalin Eastern Europe, Karol becomes a poisonous thorn in the communists' side. His deer reverence and commitment return him to Poland as Pope John Paul II.

Directed by:	Krzysztof Zanussi
Written by:	Krzysztof Zanussi & Andrzej Kijowski & Vincenzo Labella & Jan Józef Szczepański
Release date:	1981-09-15
Runtime:	140 minutes
Tagline:	The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man