The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)
The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)
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.
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.

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Cast

Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn As: Kiril Lakota
Laurence Olivier Laurence Olivier As: Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Oskar Werner Oskar Werner As: Fr. David Telemond
David Janssen David Janssen As: George Faber
Vittorio De Sica Vittorio De Sica As: Cardinal Rinaldi
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: 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.
Certification: G

Details

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Language: English, עִבְרִית, Latin

Release Date: 14 November 1968

Country: US

Runtime: 162m

Company Credits

Company: Cinecittà Studios, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Budget: $6,700,000

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Cast

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Kiril Lakota

Laurence Olivier

Laurence Olivier

Piotr Ilyich Kamenev

Oskar Werner

Oskar Werner

Fr. David Telemond

David Janssen

David Janssen

George Faber

Vittorio De Sica

Vittorio De Sica

Cardinal Rinaldi

Leo McKern

Leo McKern

Cardinal Leone

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

The Elder pope

Barbara Jefford

Barbara Jefford

Dr. Ruth Faber

Rosemary Dexter

Rosemary Dexter

Chiara

Frank Finlay

Frank Finlay

Igor Bounin

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Chairman Peng

Arnoldo Foà

Arnoldo Foà

Gelasio (as Arnoldo Foa')

Paul Rogers

Paul Rogers

Augustinian

George Pravda

George Pravda

Gorshenin (credit only)

Clive Revill

Clive Revill

Tovarich Vucovich

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

Capuchin Monk

Marne Maitland

Marne Maitland

Cardinal Rahamani

Isa Miranda

Isa Miranda

The Marchesa

Gerald Harper

Gerald Harper

Brian

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Dying Man's Friend

Peter Copley

Peter Copley

English Cardinal

Arthur Howard

Arthur Howard

English Cardinal

Jean Rougeul

Jean Rougeul

Dominican

Arnaldo Caivano

Arnaldo Caivano

Dying Man (uncredited)

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Production Crew

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Costume and Makeup

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Sound

Alex North

Alex North

Original Music Composer

Visual Effects

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Camera

Erwin Hillier

Erwin Hillier

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

George W. Davis

George W. Davis

Art Direction

Edward C. Carfagno

Edward C. Carfagno

Art Direction

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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