The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

  • G
  • 11/14/1968 (US)
  • Drama, Thriller
  • 2h 42m

In a last desperate effort to prevent World War III, a secret meeting is arranged. One man is called upon to succeed where all the world leaders have failed. That man was once a prisoner in a Russian labor camp. He is now the Pope.

Overview

All eyes focus on the Vatican, watching for the traditional puffs of white smoke that signal the election of the next Pope. This time much more is at stake. The new pontiff may be the only person who can bring peace to a world on the brink of nuclear nightmare.

Michael Anderson

Director

James Kennaway

Screenplay

John Patrick

Screenplay

Morris L. West

Novel

Cast

Anthony Quinn's headshot

Anthony Quinn

Kiril Lakota
Laurence Olivier's headshot

Laurence Olivier

Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Oskar Werner's headshot

Oskar Werner

Fr. David Telemond
David Janssen's headshot

David Janssen

George Faber
Vittorio De Sica's headshot

Vittorio De Sica

Cardinal Rinaldi
Leo McKern's headshot

Leo McKern

Cardinal Leone
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

The Elder pope
Barbara Jefford's headshot

Barbara Jefford

Dr. Ruth Faber

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