Saving Grace (1986)

Name: Saving Grace
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1986
Duration: 112 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Tom Conti, Fernando Rey, Erland Josephson, Giancarlo Giannini, Donald Hewlett

1h 52m United States of America

Comedy Drama

Plot

Pope Leo XIV, freshly elected, faces an unexpected predicament when he becomes locked out of the Vatican. Stranded in a struggling Italian village, he embarks on a series of eye-opening adventures that challenge his perceptions of faith and leadership. As he forms bonds with the locals, both the Pope and his newfound companions discover valuable lessons about friendship, dignity, and the strength found in community. With a thoughtful script by Chris DeSantis, this heartwarming tale highlights the transformative power of genuine connections across social divides.

Cast

Tom Conti Fernando Rey Erland Josephson Giancarlo Giannini Donald Hewlett Edward James Olmos Patricia Mauceri Angelo Evans Marta Zoffoli Guido Alberti Massimo Sarchielli Massimo Serato Agnès Nobecourt Jorge Krimer Tom Felleghy