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The Pope Must Die
“Our Father who art in trouble...”
5.0 / 10• 1991• 1h 39m•R• English
Comedy
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Robbie Coltrane
Albinizi, The Pope
Lead
Beverly D'Angelo
Veronica Dante
Alex Rocco
Cardinal Rocco
Adrian Edmondson
Father Rookie
Paul Bartel
Monsignor Fitchie
Herbert Lom
Vittorio Corelli
Peter Richardson
Bish
Annette Crosbie
Mother Superior
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Peter Richardson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Pope Must Die is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
