Overview
Based on the medieval legend of Pope Joan, who was made Pope for a brief period around 855 A.D. The movie presents her existence as fact, though it is questionable that Pope Joan really did exist, and portrays her relationships with other notables of the time.
Fun facts
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Setting
Set in the Vatican City
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Music
Music by Maurice Jarre
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Billy Williams
Details
- Director
- Writer
- John BrileyScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- August 16, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Cast
Liv UllmannPope Joan
Olivia de HavillandMother Superior
Jeremy KempJoan's Father
Franco NeroLouis
Maximilian SchellAdrian
Lesley-Anne DownCecilia
Trevor HowardPope Leo
Keir DulleaDr. Stevens- Natasa NicolescuJoan's Mother
- Sharon WinterJoan as a Child
Margareta PogonatVillage Woman
Richard BebbLord of Manor
Peter ArneRichard
Patrick MageeElder Monk
George InnesMonk
Nigel HaversYoung Monk- Susan MacreadySister Nunciata
Shelagh WilcocksSister Louise
André MorellEmperor Louis
Martin BensonLothair
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