The Big Fisherman (1959)

Director:

Frank Borzage

Writers:

Lloyd C. Douglas (novel), Howard Estabrook,

Stars:

Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, John Saxon

Nominated for 3 Oscars.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Howard Keel	...	Simon Peter
Susan Kohner	...	Princess Fara
John Saxon	...	Prince Voldi
Martha Hyer	...	Herodias
Herbert Lom	...	Herod Antipas
Ray Stricklyn	...	Deran
Marian Seldes	...	Arnon
Alexander Scourby	...	David Ben-Zadok
Beulah Bondi	...	Hannah
Jay Barney	...	John the Baptist
Charlotte Fletcher	...	Rennah
Mark Dana	...	King Zendi
Rhodes Reason	...	Andrew
Henry Brandon	...	Menicus
Brian G. Hutton	...	John (as Brian Hutton)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

leader | bare chested male bondage | whipping | life of a saint | male whipping | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 August 1959 (USA)

Also Known As:

Den store fisker

Filming Locations:

Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Centurion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

180 min

Sound Mix:

70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.20 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was the first film shot in Super Panavision 70, but the process is credited on-screen as "Panavision 70".

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Quotes

Deran: Lash him!

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Connections

Follows Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

User Reviews

Love this film

I saw this film as a child with my Mom. What I can remember of it was just so beautiful. Howard Keel had such a wonderful and powerful voice. I could listen to him sing anything. The seen of him singing by his boat is the one that sticks out in my mind the most. The colors were so beautiful and bright as I remember them. I thought this film was a musical, but I see it listed as a drama. Can anyone tell me why? I wish I could get a copy of this fine film for my Mom who is now in her mid seventies. So we could watch it again. I think it would be so great to see this movie with my daughter, who loves all kinds of movies, and some of my granddaughters. This is a real family film for the whole family.