The Shoes of the Fisherman

The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

From political prisoner to Pope.

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.

Date of release
1968-11-14
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (89)
Runtime
2h 42m
Genres
Drama
Director
Michael Anderson

Casting

  • 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

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