Movie
The Shoes of the Fisherman
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.
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The Shoes of the Fisherman opened in theaters November 14, 1968. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Cast
Anthony QuinnKiril Lakota
Oskar WernerFr. David Telemond
David JanssenGeorge Faber
Vittorio De SicaCardinal Rinaldi
Laurence OlivierPiotr Ilyich Kamenev
Leo McKernCardinal Leone
John GielgudThe Elder Pope
Barbara JeffordDr. Ruth FaberCredits
- Directed by
- Michael Anderson
- Written by
- John Patrick, James Kennaway, Morris L. West
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $6.7M
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States