The Two Popes(2019)
“Inspired by true events.”
Overview
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
Director
Fernando Meirelles
Studio
Rideback
Revenue
$233K
Cast
Jonathan Pryce
as Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis
Anthony Hopkins
as Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI
Juan Minujín
as Young Jorge Bergoglio
Luis Gnecco
as Cardinal Hummes
Cristina Banegas
as Lisabetta
María Ucedo
as Esther Ballestrine
Renato Scarpa
as Camerlengo
Sidney Cole
as Cardinal Turkson
Achille Brugnini
as Cardinal Martini
Federico Torre
as Protodeacon Estevez
Germán de Silva
as Father Yorio
Lisandro Fiks
as Father Jalics
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
German
Rating
7.5 / 10
Box Office
$233K
Production Companies
Rideback
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What is The Two Popes about?▼
Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.
Who directed The Two Popes?▼
The Two Popes was directed by Fernando Meirelles and released in 2019. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Two Popes?▼
The Two Popes has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in The Two Popes?▼
The cast of The Two Popes includes Jonathan Pryce as Jorge Bergoglio / Pope Francis, Anthony Hopkins as Joseph Ratzinger / Pope Benedict XVI, Juan Minujín as Young Jorge Bergoglio, Luis Gnecco as Cardinal Hummes, Cristina Banegas as Lisabetta and more.
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