

Pope Joan
1972-08-16 · 110 min · ★ 6.1
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.
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- Directors
- Michael Anderson
- Production companies
- Big City, Command Production Establishment, Roadshow Productions, Triple Eight Corporation
- Countries
- United Kingdom
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Liv UllmannPope Joan
Olivia de HavillandMother Superior
Jeremy KempJoan's Father
Franco NeroLouis
Maximilian SchellAdrian
Lesley-Anne DownCecilia
Trevor HowardPope Leo
Keir DulleaDr. Stevens
Margareta PogonatVillage Woman
Richard BebbLord of Manor
Peter ArneRichard
Patrick MageeElder Monk
George InnesMonk
Nigel HaversYoung Monk
Shelagh WilcocksSister Louise
André MorellEmperor Louis
Martin BensonLothairTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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