The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

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

From political prisoner to Pope.

Overview

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.

Michael Anderson

Director

James Kennaway

Screenplay

John Patrick

Screenplay

Morris L. West

Novel

Cast

Anthony Quinn's headshot

Anthony Quinn

Kiril Lakota
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
Laurence Olivier's headshot

Laurence Olivier

Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
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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