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In the Pope's Eye

September 19, 1980 1h 35m 6.6/10 (53 votes)

Originally released in 1980. In the Pope's Eye is a comedy film. directed by Renzo Arbore.

Starring Roberto Benigni, Luciano De Crescenzo, and Andy Luotto

Synopsis

The Pope is disturbed by the fact that today's youth are not as spiritually inclined as they should be, and so he decides to set up a Vatican television station and entice them back into the religion of their ancestors. In order to particularly grab the wandering flock, a priest invites the comedians from "The Other Sunday," an actual comedy program on Italian television, to perform on this new channel.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 19, 1980 45 years ago
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Runtime 1h 35m 95 minutes total
User Rating 6.6/10 Good (53 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country Italy Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • RAI
  • Eidoscope Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Pope's Eye about?

The Pope is disturbed by the fact that today's youth are not as spiritually inclined as they should be, and so he decides to set up a Vatican television station and entice them back into the religi...

Who directed In the Pope's Eye?

In the Pope's Eye was directed by Renzo Arbore.

How long is In the Pope's Eye?

In the Pope's Eye has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).

When was In the Pope's Eye released?

In the Pope's Eye was released on September 19, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in In the Pope's Eye?

The main cast of In the Pope's Eye includes Roberto Benigni, Luciano De Crescenzo, Andy Luotto, Isabella Rossellini, Diego Abatantuono.