From a Far Country
5.4
“The Epic Story of a Country - It's People and A Man”
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.
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Cast
46 people
Sam Neill
Marian
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Christopher Cazenove
Tadek Sobański
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Lisa Harrow
Wanda
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John Welsh
Priest
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Krull
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Maurice Denham
Sapieha
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Animal Farm
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Cezary Morawski
Karol Wojtyła
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Daniel Olbrychski
Captain
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Maja Komorowska
Nun
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Decalogue I
Katyn
Izabela Olszewska
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Passenger
Andrzej Łapicki
German Officer
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Zbigniew Zapasiewicz
Mieczysław Kotlarczyk
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Piotr Fronczewski
Palitsch
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Kleks Academy
Krzysztof Zanussi Director · Vincenzo Labella Writer Andrzej Kijowski Writer
United States release December 20, 1981 · Produced in Italy, Poland, United Kingdom · Languages English, Polish
Production
Trans World Film
Production
ITC Entertainment
Production
Film Polski Film Agency
Production
Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
Production
RAI 1
Production
Italy · Poland · United Kingdom
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · Polish
Release dates
Canada · September 15, 1981
Theatrical
United States · December 20, 1981
TV · NBC
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