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Saving Grace

  • 1986
  • PG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Saving Grace (1986)
ComedyDrama

A young pope who feels he has lost touch with the people accidentally locks himself out of the Vatican and believes it is part of God's plan for him.A young pope who feels he has lost touch with the people accidentally locks himself out of the Vatican and believes it is part of God's plan for him.A young pope who feels he has lost touch with the people accidentally locks himself out of the Vatican and believes it is part of God's plan for him.

  • Director
    • Robert M. Young
  • Writers
    • Celia Gittelson
    • David S. Ward
    • Richard Kramer
  • Stars
    • Tom Conti
    • Fernando Rey
    • Erland Josephson
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    833
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Robert M. Young
    • Writers
      • Celia Gittelson
      • David S. Ward
      • Richard Kramer
    • Stars
      • Tom Conti
      • Fernando Rey
      • Erland Josephson
    • 24User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast36

    Tom Conti
    Tom Conti
    • Pope Leo XIV
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Cardinal Stefano Biondi
    Erland Josephson
    Erland Josephson
    • Monsignor Francesco Ghezzi
    Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini
    • Abalardi
    Donald Hewlett
    Donald Hewlett
    • Monsignor Colin McGee
    Edward James Olmos
    Edward James Olmos
    • Ciolino
    Patricia Mauceri
    Patricia Mauceri
    • Lucia
    Angelo Evans
    • Giuliano
    Marta Zoffoli
    Marta Zoffoli
    • Isabella
    Guido Alberti
    • Cardinal Augusto Morante
    Massimo Sarchielli
    Massimo Sarchielli
    • Fortunato
    Massimo Serato
    Massimo Serato
    • Monsignor Betti
    Agnès Nobecourt
    • Mother of Sick Boy
    Jorge Krimer
    • Secretary, Sistine Chapel
    Tom Felleghy
    • Ambassador
    Margherita Horowitz
    • Nun Interpreter
    Domenico Modena
    • Tonino
    Angelo Panarella
    • Bastiano
    • Director
      • Robert M. Young
    • Writers
      • Celia Gittelson
      • David S. Ward
      • Richard Kramer
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Final theatrical feature film of movie distributor and production house Embassy Pictures who were formerly known as Avco Embassy Pictures. They disbanded shortly after this title was first released.
    • Quotes
      • Abalardi: [Tongue in cheek] Excuse the sheep. They see so few Popes.

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 19, 1986 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ein wahrer Jünger seines Herrn
    • Filming locations
      • Matera, Basilicata, Italy
    • Production companies
      • Embassy Pictures
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,209
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,590
      • May 4, 1986
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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