The Shoes of the Fisherman(1968)
From political prisoner to Pope.
The Shoes of the Fisherman Synopsis
Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota, a political prisoner in a Soviet gulag for twenty years, is unexpectedly released and sent to the Vatican, where, upon the sudden death of the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, he must face a challenging destiny that will put the future of the entire world in his hands.
The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) is a drama film directed by Michael Anderson, released on November 14, 1968 with a runtime of 2h 42m. It stars Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen and Vittorio De Sica. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Anderson
- Writers:
- John Patrick, James Kennaway, Morris L. West
- Producers:
- George Englund
- Cinematographer:
- Erwin Hillier
- Composer:
- Alex North
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $6,700,000
- Status:
- Released
The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) Trailer
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The Shoes of the Fisherman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony Quinn
as Kiril Lakota
Oskar Werner
as Fr. David Telemond
David Janssen
as George Faber
Vittorio De Sica
as Cardinal Rinaldi
Laurence Olivier
as Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Leo McKern
as Cardinal Leone
John Gielgud
as The Elder Pope
Barbara Jefford
as Dr. Ruth Faber
Rosemary Dexter
as Chiara
Frank Finlay
as Igor Bounin
Burt Kwouk
as Peng
Arnoldo Foà
as Gelasio
Key crew
Directed by Michael Anderson, written by John Patrick, James Kennaway and Morris L. West, produced by George Englund.
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The Shoes of the Fisherman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 88 ratings.
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The Shoes of the Fisherman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Shoes of the Fisherman online?
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The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Shoes of the Fisherman?
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The main cast of The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) includes Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica and Laurence Olivier. The film was directed by Michael Anderson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Shoes of the Fisherman released?
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The Shoes of the Fisherman was released on November 14, 1968 and runs for 2h 42m.
Is The Shoes of the Fisherman worth watching?
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The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Shoes of the Fisherman?
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