The Shoes of the Fisherman
“From political prisoner to Pope.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-30
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 23, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.7M
Filming & production cost
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Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- James Kennaway, John Patrick
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Shoes of the Fisherman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Hebrew, Latin, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Production Budget
- $6.7M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
James Kennaway, John Patrick, Morris L. West
Alex North
Erwin Hillier
Ernest Walter
George Englund
Department Leadership Roster
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
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shoes of the Fisherman
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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 Catholic Church, he must face a challenging destiny that will put the future of the entire world in his hands.
Who directed The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The principal cast of The Shoes of the Fisherman includes Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, Laurence Olivier.
When was The Shoes of the Fisherman released and how long is it?
The Shoes of the Fisherman was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shoes of the Fisherman was composed by Alex North.
Is The Shoes of the Fisherman based on a book or true story?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Morris L. West".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).