Pope Pius XII(2010)
Under The Roman Sky
Rome, 1943. The city is occupied by the Nazis. The lives of thousands of Jews are in danger, and in Vatican City, a neutral state within the borders of Rome, Pope Pius XII is struggling to save the city from hunger and destruction.
Movie: Pope Pius XII
Top 7 Billed Cast
Pope Pius XII
Miriam
Ester Levi
Hauptmann von Goedel
General Karl Wolff
Schwester Pascalina
Bianca Di Porto
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Overview
Rome, 1943. The city is occupied by the Nazis. The lives of thousands of Jews are in danger, and in Vatican City, a neutral state within the borders of Rome, Pope Pius XII is struggling to save the city from hunger and destruction.
Release Date
2010-10-31
Average
4.7
Rating:
2.4 startsTagline
Under The Roman Sky
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