The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)
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- G
- 2h 42min
- Drama
- 14 Nov 1968 (USA)
- Movie
After spending decades in a Siberian Gulag labor camp, Roman Catholic priest Kiril Lakota is set free by Russian leader Piotr Ilyich Kamenev at the height of the Cold War.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 3 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Anthony Quinn | ... |
Archbishop Kiril Pavlovich Lakota
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| Laurence Olivier | ... |
Premier Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
(as Sir Laurence Olivier)
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| Oskar Werner | ... |
Fr. David Telemond
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| David Janssen | ... |
George Faber
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| Vittorio De Sica | ... |
Cardinal Rinaldi
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| Leo McKern | ... |
Cardinal Leone
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| John Gielgud | ... |
The Elder Pope
(as Sir John Gielgud)
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| Barbara Jefford | ... |
Dr. Ruth Faber
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| Rosemary Dexter | ... |
Chiara
(as Rosemarie Dexter)
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| Frank Finlay | ... |
Igor Bounin
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| Burt Kwouk | ... |
Chairman Peng
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| Arnoldo Foà | ... |
Gelasio
(as Arnoldo Foa')
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| Paul Rogers | ... |
Augustinian
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| George Pravda | ... |
Gorshenin (creditOnly)
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| Clive Revill | ... |
Tovarich Vucovich
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| Niall MacGinnis | ... |
Capuchin Monk
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| Marne Maitland | ... |
Cardinal Rahamani
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| Isa Miranda | ... |
The Marchesa
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Gerald Harper | ... |
Brian
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| Leopoldo Trieste | ... |
Dying Man's Friend
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| Peter Copley | ... |
English Cardinal
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Arthur Howard | ... |
English Cardinal
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| Jean Rougeul | ... |
Dominican
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Inna Alexeievna | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Silvana Bacci | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Arnaldo Caivano | ... |
Dying Man (uncredited)
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| John Frederick | ... |
American Cardinal (uncredited)
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| Åke Lindman | ... |
Soldier Releasing Lakota (uncredited)
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Lex Monson | ... |
Third African Priest (uncredited)
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Dom Moor | ... |
Polish Cardinal (uncredited)
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Antonio Proietti | ... |
Cardinal (uncredited)
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Alfred Thomas | ... |
African Cardinal (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Anderson | ||
Written by
| John Patrick | ... | (screenplay) and |
| James Kennaway | ... | (screenplay) |
| Morris West | ... | (novel) (as Morris L. West) |
Produced by
| George Englund | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alex North | ||
Cinematography by
| Erwin Hillier | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Ernest Walter | ||
Editorial Department
| Alessandro Lucidi | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Edward C. Carfagno | ... | (as Edward Carfagno) |
| George W. Davis | ||
Set Decoration by
| Dorcy Howard | ... | (uncredited) |
| Hugh Hunt | ... | (uncredited) |
Costume Design by
| Orietta Nasalli-Rocca | ||
Makeup Department
| Giancarlo Del Brocco | ... | key makeup artist |
| Amato Garbini | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Stanley Goldsmith | ... | production manager |
| Frederick Muller | ... | unit production manager (as Fritz Mueller) |
| Danilo Sabatini | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tony Brandt | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Jaroslav Gebr | ... | featured murals and paintings (uncredited) |
| Tom Jung | ... | poster designer (uncredited) |
| Italo Tomassi | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Kurt Doubrowsky | ... | sound mixer (as Kurt Doubravsky) |
| Franklin Milton | ... | recording supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ernest Day | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Ernie Day) |
| Raffaele Marino | ... | gaffer (as Raf Marino) |
| Cristo Verrillo | ... | electrician |
| David Cadwallader | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Isa Bartalini | ... | Casting Italy |
Music Department
| Robert Armbruster | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Robert Bain | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Harry Bluestone | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Dennis Budimir | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Larry Bunker | ... | musician: drums (uncredited) |
| Carl Fortina | ... | musician: accordion (uncredited) |
| Arthur L. Frantz | ... | musician-french horn (uncredited) |
| Caesar Giovannini | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Artie Kane | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Louis Kaufman | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Carol Kaye | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
| Milton Kestenbaum | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Michael Lang | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Virginia Majewski | ... | musician: viola (uncredited) |
| Samuel Matlovsky | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Alex North | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
| Jack Preisner | ... | musician: accordion (uncredited) |
| Uan Rasey | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| David Tamkin | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Raymond Turner | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Margaret Roy Anderson | ... | dialogue coach |
| Antonio Petrucci | ... | technical advisor (as Dott. Antonio Petrucci) |
| Adone Terzariol | ... | technical advisor (as Monsignor Adone Terzariol) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1968) (United States) (theatrical)
- City Film (1968) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1968) (France) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1968) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1968) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Fotorama (1970) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1972) (United States) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
- MGM/UA Home Entertainment (1987) (United States) (video) (Betamax)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1991) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan on double tape)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2006) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cantini & C. (costumes)
- Casa d'Arte di Firenze (costumes)
- Private Island Audio (soundtrack)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ukrainian Archbishop Kiril Lakota is set free after twenty years as a political prisoner in Siberia. He is brought to Rome by Father David Telemond, a troubled young priest who befriends him. Once at the Vatican, he is immediately given an audience with the Pope, who elevates him to Cardinal Priest. The world is on the brink of war due to a Chinese-Soviet feud made worse by a famine caused by trade restrictions brought against China by the U.S. When the Pontiff suddenly dies, Lakota's genuine character and unique life experience move the College of Cardinals to elect him as the new Pope. But Pope Kiril I must now deal with his own self-doubt, the struggle of his friend Father Telemond, who is under scrutiny for his beliefs, and find a solution to the crisis in China. |
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| Taglines | A modern-day story of faith, courage and intrigue! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | In the scene where Pope Kiril I (Anthony Quinn) prays over the body of the Jewish man, he recites the Shema. However, rather than say "Adonai," he says, "Hashem." This is because "Adonai" is traditionally only said when one is actually at prayer, and not simply reciting a prayer in a secular context, as in during a performance (specifically, in a movie). See more » |
| Goofs | TV reporter George Faber (David Janssen) reacts with surprise when Lakota appears on the balcony after his election and declares, "It's Lakota. They've elected a Russian pope." But the identity of a new pope is always announced from the balcony before his first appearance as pontiff. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968). See more » |
| Quotes |
George Faber:
Were you permitted to practice your ministry as a priest? Kiril Lakota: No, I - I practiced it without permission among my fellow prisoners. George Faber: Do you see any hope then for the day when Christian faith, or more specifically the Roman Catholic faith, may be practiced freely in Marxist countries? Kiril Lakota: I have no inside information as to how the Kingdom of God is going to be established. See more » |