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The Pope Must Die

The Pope Must Die

Our Father who art in trouble...

19914.91h 39m

Overview

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.

Directed by Peter Richardson
Written by Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
Produced by Stephen Woolley
Box OfficeBudget: $4.4MRevenue: $2.6M

Top Cast

Robbie Coltrane

Robbie Coltrane

Albinizi, The Pope

Beverly D'Angelo

Beverly D'Angelo

Veronica Dante

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco

Cardinal Rocco

Adrian Edmondson

Adrian Edmondson

Father Rookie

Paul Bartel

Paul Bartel

Monsignor Fitchie

Herbert Lom

Herbert Lom

Vittorio Corelli

Peter Richardson

Peter Richardson

Bish

Annette Crosbie

Annette Crosbie

Mother Superior

William Hootkins

William Hootkins

Cardinal Verucci

Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens

The Camarlengo

Themes & Keywords

vatican (holy see)popepriestreligious controversybanned film

About The Pope Must Die

The Pope Must Die is a comedy film released in 1991 exploring themes of vatican (holy see), pope, priest, religious controversy, banned film. Directed by Peter Richardson, it stars Robbie Coltrane, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Rocco. 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.

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