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Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

Blessed Alvaro del Portillo

The Rock of Fidelity

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Age 7+
Age 10+
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Europe. 1943. As World War II rages, Axis and Allied forces vie for control of sea and sky. Despite the danger, a young Spanish engineer boards a flight bound for Rome, where he plans to meet the pope.

This journey will take him from the secret halls of the Vatican to countries around the world. But first, he must survive this flight! This is the story of Alvaro del Portillo.

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Don Alvaro del Portillo dedicated his entire life to serving God and others through his service as a priest. Through his friendship with Saint Josemaria Escriva, he dedicated himself tirelessly to finding Opus Dei’s place within the Church. His example of humility, service, and indefatigable joy teaches listeners how to discover and live holiness in every moment of their lives.   

This series contains moments of danger and intensity. Voices are raised in arguments and accusations. An aerial battle scene is depicted. Characters are stranded on a dangerous road at night and must deal with the potential threat of robbers. A character dies of an illness in-scene.

Cast & Crew

Cast

Alvaro del Portillo - Bryce Bashford
Josemaria Escriva - Demetrios Troy
Montini - Paul Vinger
Pius XII - Jonathan Wainwright
Leonardo Castelli - Jonathan Wainwright
Passenger - Ed Dzialo
Doctor - Ed Dzialo
John XXIII - Ed Dzialo
Intercom - Harry Hultgren
Benelli - Harry Hultgren
Swiss Guard - Harry Hultgren
Radio Voice - Gabriel Fries
Larraona - Gabriel Fries
Javier - Gabriel Fries
Secretary - Salvatore Santos
Salvador - Salvatore Santos
Lola Fisac - Sylvia Gonçalvez

Writing & DIrection

Writer – Kiley Lawrence
Director – Joseph Marsh

Script Development

Head of Script Development – Judy Zocchi
Script Associate – Kiley Lawrence

Casting

Casting Director – Kevin Collins

Production

Production Manager – Elliot Brotherhood
Dialect Coach – Susan Cameron

Sound

Audio Director – Kevin Conroy
Assistant Sound Designer – Juan Joaquin Apesteguia
Music Designer – Jacob Brusseau
Audio Reviewer – Jacob Brusseau
Audio Packaging Producer – Scott Hermenau
Audio Assembler – Christina Hiromoto

Producers

Executive Producer – Peter Atkinson

Special Thanks