The Pope Must Die
“Our Father who art in trouble...”
1991•R•1h 39m•5.0•Released
Comedy
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.
Director
Peter Richardson
Writer
Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$3M
Languages
English
Studio
Palace Pictures
Cast
Robbie Coltrane
Pope
Beverly D'Angelo
Veronica Dante
Herbert Lom
Vittorio Corelli
Paul Bartel
Monsignor Fitchie
Peter Richardson
Bish
Adrian Edmondson
Father Rookie
John Sessions
Dino
Steven O'Donnell
Rico
Salvatore Cascio
Paulo
Balthazar Getty
Joe Don Dante
Alex Rocco
Cardinal Rocco
Damir Mejovšek
Drunk Cardinal
Božidar Smiljanić
Cardinal Spott
Annette Crosbie
Mother Superior
Marc Smith
US News Reporter
Production
Company
Palace Pictures
Company
Stephen Woolley Productions
Producer
Stephen Woolley
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