The read
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Audiences rate it 26 points higher than critics do.
29 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter RichardsonDirector
- Peter RichardsonWriter
- Pete RichensWriter
Cast
- Robbie ColtranePope
- Beverly D'AngeloVeronica Dante
- Herbert LomVittorio Corelli
- Paul BartelMonsignor Fitchie
- Peter RichardsonBish
- Adrian EdmondsonFather Rookie
- John SessionsDino
- Steven O'DonnellRico
- Salvatore CascioPaulo
- Balthazar GettyJoe Don Dante
- Alex RoccoCardinal Rocco
- Damir MejovšekDrunk Cardinal
Stills
Themes
vatican (holy see)popesatirepriestreligious controversybanned film