The Papal Council
Originally released in 2008. The Papal Council is a thriller film. directed by Rainer Matsutani.
Starring Heiner Lauterbach, Gesine Cukrowski, and Max von Thun
Synopsis
An assassination attempt on the highest dignitary of the Catholic Church? According to providence, this is exactly what is supposed to happen on a certain day in September. When parts of the prophecy actually come true, the Vatican is seriously worried. The highest security measures are therefore in place for the Holy Father's upcoming visit to Cologne. Vatican security officers Andrea Conti and Paolo Naldini, as well as BKA officers Sara Stertz and Frank Dabrock, join forces to protect the Pope. At around the same time, former Foreign Legionnaire and precision marksman Rami Hamdan receives a mysterious assignment. For the horrendous sum of 25 million dollars, he is to take out a high-ranking figure. His destination is the cathedral city of Cologne.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Heiner Lauterbach
as Rami Hamdan
Gesine Cukrowski
as Sara Stertz
Max von Thun
as Frank Dabrock
Jean-Yves Berteloot
as Andrea Conti
Gottfried John
as Paolo Naldini
Claudine Wilde
as Petra Krüger
Jürgen Tarrach
as Herbert Glowalla
Peter Gavajda
as Kardinal Stefano Stanza
Florence Kasumba
as Nadine
Wolfgang Packhäuser
as Bernard Rieux
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Phoebus Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Papal Council about?
An assassination attempt on the highest dignitary of the Catholic Church? According to providence, this is exactly what is supposed to happen on a certain day in September. When parts of the prophe...
Who directed The Papal Council?
The Papal Council was directed by Rainer Matsutani.
How long is The Papal Council?
The Papal Council has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was The Papal Council released?
The Papal Council was released on March 16, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Papal Council?
The main cast of The Papal Council includes Heiner Lauterbach, Gesine Cukrowski, Max von Thun, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Gottfried John.