The Pope Must Die
"Our Father who art in trouble..."
Originally released in 1991. The Pope Must Die is a comedy film. directed by Peter Richardson.
Starring Robbie Coltrane, Beverly D'Angelo, and Alex Rocco
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Budget
$4.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.6M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top 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
Peter Richardson
as Bish
Annette Crosbie
as Mother Superior
William Hootkins
as Cardinal Verucci
Robert Stephens
as The Camarlengo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,400,000
- Revenue
- $2,554,770
Production Companies
- British Screen Productions
- Film4 Productions
- Palace Pictures
- 20th Century Fox
- Miramax
- Michael White Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Pope Must Die about?
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.
Who directed The Pope Must Die?
The Pope Must Die was directed by Peter Richardson.
How long is The Pope Must Die?
The Pope Must Die has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was The Pope Must Die released?
The Pope Must Die was released on June 21, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Pope Must Die?
The main cast of The Pope Must Die includes Robbie Coltrane, Beverly D'Angelo, Alex Rocco, Adrian Edmondson, Paul Bartel.