Comedy · United Kingdom · 1991 · 1h 39m

The Pope Must Die

Director

Cast

Robbie Coltrane as Albinizi, The Pope Beverly D'Angelo as Veronica Dante Alex Rocco as Cardinal Rocco Adrian Edmondson as Father Rookie Paul Bartel as Monsignor Fitchie Herbert Lom as Vittorio Corelli

Crew

Frank Gell — Director of Photography Katherine Wenning — Editor Ranko Pauković — Editor Pete Richens — Writer Peter Richardson — Writer Stephen Woolley — Producer

Tagline

Our Father who art in trouble...

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

vatican (holy see)pope satire priest religious controversy banned film

Key Collaborators

Peter Richardson Director Frank Gell Director of Photography Katherine Wenning Editor Ranko Pauković Editor Pete Richens Writer Peter Richardson Writer Stephen Woolley Producer John Ebden Production Design Sandy Powell Costume Design

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