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The Big Fisherman ()

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Exploring the life of Peter, from being a successful fisherman to becoming a follower of Jesus Christ and being dependent on Jesus Christ.
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Simon Peter
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Princess Fara
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Prince Voldi
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Herodias
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Herod Antipas
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Deran
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Arnon
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David Ben-Zadok
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Hannah
Jay Barney ...
John the Baptist
Charlotte Fletcher ...
Rennah
Mark Dana ...
King Zendi
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Andrew
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Menicus
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John (as Brian Hutton)
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James (as Thomas Troupe)
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Ione
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Lysias
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Ilderan
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Beggar
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Herod Phillip
Jo Gilbert ...
Deborah
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Innkeeper
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Arab Assassin
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King Aretas
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Emperor Tiberius
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Lucius
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Scribe Spokesman
Perry Ivins ...
Pharisee Spokesman
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Aged Pharisee
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Sadducee Spokesman
Don Turner ...
Roman Captain
Betty Alonzo ...
Fara as a Baby
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Joe Abdullah ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
Lynne Allen ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Nan Boardman ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Danny Borzage ...
Nazareth Townsman at Sermon (uncredited)
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Scribe (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Old Man (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Mother of Blind Baby (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Tribesman (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Arabian (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
Anne Dore ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Ghandra (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
Austin Green ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
Joe Haworth ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Speaker (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
Claire James ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Nazareth Townsman at Sermon (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Nazareth Townsman at Sermon (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Pharisee (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
Jack Lilley ...
Arabian (uncredited)
Jason Lindsay ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
Gloria Marshall ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Merca - Servant Girl (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
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Nazareth Townsman at Serman (uncredited)
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Nazareth Townsman at Sermon (uncredited)
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Perturbed Mother (uncredited)
Alex Sharp ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Zebedee, Father of James & John (uncredited)
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Centurion on Horseback (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)
Paul Weber ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
Ned Wever ...
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Attacker at Inn (uncredited)
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Minor Role (uncredited)

Directed by

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Frank Borzage

Written by

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Lloyd C. Douglas ... (novel)
 
Howard Estabrook ... (writer)
 
Rowland V. Lee ... (writer)

Produced by

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Rowland V. Lee ... producer
Eric Stacey ... associate producer (as Eric G. Stacey)

Music by

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Albert Hay Malotte

Cinematography by

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Edward Colman ... director of photography
Lee Garmes ... (photographed in eastman color by)

Editing by

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Cotton Warburton
Paul Weatherwax

Editorial Department

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William Paul Dornisch ... assistant editor (uncredited)

Casting By

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James Ryan

Production Design by

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John DeCuir

Art Direction by

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Carroll Clark
John DeCuir ... (as John de Cuir)
Alexander Golitzen
Walter M. Simonds ... (uncredited)

Set Decoration by

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Russell A. Gausman
Julia Heron
Emile Kuri
Fred M. MacLean

Costume Design by

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Renié

Makeup Department

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Larry Germain ... hair stylist
Pat McNalley ... makeup artist
Ruth Sandifer ... hair stylist
Bud Westmore ... makeup artist
Frank Westmore ... makeup artist
Lynn F. Reynolds ... makeup artist (uncredited)
Lavaughn Speer ... hairdresser (uncredited)

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Dick Moder ... assistant director (as Richard Moder)
Lew Borzage ... assistant director (uncredited)
Cy Brooskin ... assistant director (uncredited)
Ray Taylor Jr. ... assistant director (uncredited)

Art Department

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Julia Heron ... set designer
John Faltis ... props (uncredited)
William Laraby ... props (uncredited)
Solly Martino ... props (uncredited)
Tom McEnery ... stand-by painter (uncredited)
Fred Vess ... leadman (uncredited)

Sound Department

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Leslie I. Carey ... sound
Frank H. Wilkinson ... sound
Glenn E. Anderson ... boom operator (uncredited)
William M. Andrews ... sound effects editor (uncredited)
Fred A. Chulack ... assistant effects editor (uncredited)
Howard Estabrook ... dialogue director (uncredited)
Jack A. Finlay ... sound effects editor (uncredited)
William Millspaugh ... assistant effects editor (uncredited)
Ronald Pierce ... re-recording mixer (uncredited)
James V. Swartz ... sound recordist (uncredited)
Kenneth Wilson ... cableman (uncredited)

Special Effects by

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Evan Baldwin ... special effects (uncredited)

Visual Effects by

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Ub Iwerks ... special processes

Stunts

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Bob Herron ... stunts (uncredited)

Camera and Electrical Department

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Les Burnette ... best boy (uncredited)
Don Christie ... still photographer (uncredited)
Hugh Crawford ... assistant camera (uncredited)
Bert Eason ... first assistant camera (uncredited)
Eddie Garvin ... camera operator (uncredited)
Ben Hawkins ... company grip (uncredited)
Ed Jones ... grip (uncredited)
Homer Plannette ... gaffer (uncredited)

Casting Department

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Bill Schaefer ... assistant casting director (uncredited)

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Gertrude Casey ... costumer
Chuck Keehne ... costumer
Angela Alexander ... assistant costumer: ladies (uncredited)
Sid Dunnam ... wardrobe: men (uncredited)
Joan Joseff ... costume jeweller (uncredited)
Gordon Murray ... wardrobe: men (uncredited)
Rita Riggs ... wardrobe: ladies (uncredited)
Richard Staub ... assistant costumer: men (uncredited)

Location Management

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Don Wyman ... location auditor (uncredited)

Music Department

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Joseph Gershenson ... music supervisor
Evelyn Kennedy ... music editor
Paul J. Smith ... orchestrator
David Tamkin ... orchestrator
Frank De Vol ... orchestrator (uncredited)
Gil Grau ... orchestrator (uncredited)
Gail Kubik ... conductor (uncredited) / orchestrator (uncredited)
William Loose ... orchestrator (uncredited)
Albert Hay Malotte ... orchestrator (uncredited)
Paul Neal ... music mixer (uncredited)
Milton Rosen ... music contractor (uncredited)
Ethmer Roten ... musician: flute (uncredited)

Script and Continuity Department

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Anita Speer ... script supervisor

Transportation Department

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Ray Phillips ... transportation captain (uncredited)

Additional Crew

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Saul Bass ... titles
George M. Lamsa ... technical advisor
Don Boutyette ... publicity director (uncredited)
Mushy Callahan ... stand-in (uncredited)
Ann Del Valle ... special publicist (uncredited)
Dick Gallegly ... treasurer (uncredited)
Ray Gockel ... assistant coordinator (uncredited)
C.H. Hutchins ... caterer (uncredited)
Lon Jones ... unit publicist (uncredited)
Mary K. Leaken ... secretary (uncredited)
Jean Locke ... production assistant (uncredited)
Jimmy Phillips ... ramrod (uncredited)
Jack Tait ... coordinator (uncredited)

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Storyline

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Taglines The Story of Simon Peter of Galilee See more »
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Also Known As
  • Simon le pêcheur (France)
  • El gran pescador (Spain)
  • Pedro, o Pescador (Portugal)
  • Suuri kalastaja (Finland)
  • El pescador de Galilea (Argentina)
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Runtime
  • 180 min
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Budget $4,000,000 (estimated)

Did You Know?

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Trivia Walt Disney originally rejected the filming of the novel, due to his distaste for religious films. His brother Roy backed the production, releasing it using the studio's Buena Vista arm. See more »
Movie Connections Featured in Jonathan Harris: Never Fear, Smith Is Here (2002). See more »
Quotes Herod Antipas: [to a would-be assassin] "I am sorry. The hospitality of my house will be brief."
[Guard draws dagger to kill assassin]
Herod Antipas: "We have guests. Out of sight."
[Guards and assassin exit frame followed immediately by an off-screen scream]
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