Pope Joan
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Overview
A 9th century woman of English extraction born in the German city of Ingelheim disguises herself as a man and rises through the Vatican ranks.
Genres
- Drama
- History
- Romance
General Information
Release Date: 2009-10-22
Budget: $0
Revenue: $28748076
Runtime: 149 min
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