Pope Joan (1972)
Heresy ... or history ?
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.
Director: Michael Anderson
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: August 16, 1972
Cast
- Liv Ullmann - Pope Joan
- Olivia de Havilland - Mother Superior
- Jeremy Kemp - Joan's Father
- Franco Nero - Louis
- Maximilian Schell - Adrian
- Lesley-Anne Down - Cecilia
- Trevor Howard - Pope Leo
- Keir Dullea - Dr. Stevens
- Natasa Nicolescu - Joan's Mother
- Sharon Winter - Joan as a Child
Screenplay
- John Briley (Screenplay)
Music: Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Billy Williams
Editing: Bill Lenny
Production: Big City, Command Production Establishment, Roadshow Productions, Triple Eight Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Epic Historical Stories, Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
pope, religion, historical, 9th century
More Films by Director: Michael Anderson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pope Joan about?
- 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.
- Who directed Pope Joan?
- Pope Joan was directed by Michael Anderson.
- Who stars in Pope Joan?
- Pope Joan stars Liv Ullmann, Olivia de Havilland, Jeremy Kemp, Franco Nero, Maximilian Schell, Lesley-Anne Down.
- How long is Pope Joan?
- Pope Joan has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Pope Joan?
- Pope Joan is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Pope Joan produced?
- Pope Joan was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Pope Joan?
- The themes of Pope Joan include: Religious Persecution and Search for Tolerance, Religious Divide and Conflict of Faith, Epic Historical Stories, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.