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The Shoes of the Fisherman

“From political prisoner to Pope.”

★ 6.8 / 10 (89 votes)November 14, 1968162 minEN
Drama

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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Movie facts

Release dateNovember 14, 1968
StatusReleased
Runtime162 min
Rating★ 6.8 / 10
CertificationG
Original languageMandarin, English, Hebrew, Latin, Russian
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$6,700,000
Revenue—
ProductionMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Director

Michael Anderson

Writers

James Kennaway, John Patrick

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Cast

Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnKiril Lakota
Oskar WernerOskar WernerFr. David Telemond
David JanssenDavid JanssenGeorge Faber
Vittorio De SicaVittorio De SicaCardinal Rinaldi
Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierPiotr Ilyich Kamenev
Leo McKernLeo McKernCardinal Leone
John GielgudJohn GielgudThe Elder Pope
Barbara JeffordBarbara JeffordDr. Ruth Faber
Rosemary DexterRosemary DexterChiara
Frank FinlayFrank FinlayIgor Bounin
Burt KwoukBurt KwoukPeng
Arnoldo FoàArnoldo FoàGelasio
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