The Shoes of the Fisherman
"From political prisoner to Pope."
Originally released in 1968. The Shoes of the Fisherman is a drama film. directed by Michael Anderson. With a runtime of 2h 42m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, and David Janssen
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 14, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
2h 42m
162 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (82 votes)
Budget
$6.7M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,700,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shoes of the Fisherman about?
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 Cat...
Who directed The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman was directed by Michael Anderson.
How long is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman has a runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes (162 minutes total).
When was The Shoes of the Fisherman released?
The Shoes of the Fisherman was released on November 14, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The main cast of The Shoes of the Fisherman includes Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, Laurence Olivier.