Movie·1968·2h 42m
The Shoes of the Fisherman
From political prisoner to Pope.
Directed By
Michael Anderson
Country
United States of America
Language
Mandarin
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The Story
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.
Written By
James Kennaway, John Patrick
Producer
George Englund
Cinematography
Erwin Hillier
Music
Alex North
Editor
Ernest Walter
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
85 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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Cast
Anthony Quinn
Kiril Lakota
Oskar Werner
Fr. David Telemond
David Janssen
George Faber
Vittorio De Sica
Cardinal Rinaldi
Laurence Olivier
Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Leo McKern
Cardinal Leone
John Gielgud
The Elder Pope
Barbara Jefford
Dr. Ruth Faber
Rosemary Dexter
Chiara
Frank Finlay
Igor Bounin
Burt Kwouk
Peng
Arnoldo Foà
Gelasio
Paul Rogers
Augustinian
Clive Revill
Vucovich
Niall MacGinnis
Capuchin Monk
Isa Miranda
The Marchesa
Gerald Harper
Brian
Leopoldo Trieste
Dying Man's Friend
// crew
Crew
Michael Anderson
Director
James Kennaway
Screenplay
John Patrick
Screenplay
Ernest Walter
Editor
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
Alex North
Original Music Composer
George Englund
Producer
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