The Shoes of the Fisherman
From political prisoner to Pope.
19682h 42m6.8(88 votes)
Drama
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 ha…
The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) is a drama film directed by Michael Anderson. It stars Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, and David Janssen. The film runs for 2 hours 42 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 88 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman stars Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, and Vittorio De Sica, and was directed by Michael Anderson.
How long is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman has a runtime of 2 hours 42 minutes.
When did The Shoes of the Fisherman come out?
The Shoes of the Fisherman was released in 1968.
What genre is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is a drama film.
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The Shoes of the Fisherman holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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