Burt Lancaster stars as the titular merchant in this classic adaptation of Pope John Paul II's best-selling play "The Jeweller's Shop," an inspiring drama about three married couples and their ups and downs in holy matrimony. With a faithful jeweler acting as their spiritual adviser, three sets of husbands and wives struggle to live their lives with love, steering clear of avarice and infidelity. Olivia Hussey and Ben Cross also star.
Directed by
Michael Anderson
Written by
Pope John Paul II (play); Jeff Andrus (screenplay).
Starring
Burt Lancaster (The Jeweller); Daniel Olbrychski (Father Adam); Ben Cross (Stephane); Andrea Occhipinti (André); Olivia Hussey (Thérèse); Jo Champa (Anna); Melora Hardin (Monica); Jonathan Crombie (Christophe); Francesca Bregni (Liliana); Alessandra Casella (Christina); Gianluigi Ghione (Jurek); Philippe Lasry (Polish Conductor); Paul Muller (Conductor); Isabel Schiffmacker (Danuta); Brigitte Vauclair (Nurse). Please contact SFC to add other cast members and characters.
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