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The Shoes of the Fisherman

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The Shoes of the Fisherman
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2hrs 40min
Genre:
Drama
Release:
1968
Director:
Michael Anderson
Distributor:
Warner Home Video
Starring:
Anthony Quinn, Laurence Olivier, Oskar Werner  ...more
Synopsis: A Pope contends with the prospects of nuclear world destruction in this Cold-War saga of religious faith and international politics. (Anthony Quinn) plays a Russian priest who has spent 20 years in a Siberian labor camp. When Russian and Chinese relations deteriorate, Russian Premier Kamenev (Laurence Olivier) releases him and he is made a cardinal. Kamenev wishes to have a representative at the Vatican in Rome for future political situations. When the Pope (John Gielgud) dies, a series of events ... Full Synopsis
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Mike Cummings, AMG Review
This 168-minute film displeased critics and suffered at the box office. Perhaps the critics had taken a cue from Morris L. West, the author of the novel that inspired the movie. He withdrew his name as scriptwriter of the film when the production failed to meet his expectations. Clearly, the film has weaknesses, but it also has strengths. One is Anthony Quinn in his portrayal of Kiril Lakota, a Russian ... Full Review
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Anthony Quinn
Pope Kiril Lakota
Laurence Olivier
Premier Kamenev
Oskar Werner
Father David Telemond
David Janssen
George Faber
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