Where to watch The Shoes of the Fisherman(1968)
In the United States, The Shoes of the Fisherman isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Shoes of the Fisherman
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The Shoes of the Fisherman plot summary
From political prisoner to Pope.
Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota, a political prisoner in a Soviet gulag for twenty years, is unexpectedly released and sent to the Vatican, where, upon the sudden death of the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, he must face a challenging destiny that will put the future of the entire world in his hands.
Details
- Release date
- November 14, 1968
- Runtime
- 2h 42m
- Genres
- Drama
- Directed by
- Michael Anderson
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 89 votes
The Shoes of the Fisherman trailer
Cast
Anthony QuinnKiril Lakota
Oskar WernerFr. David Telemond
David JanssenGeorge Faber
Vittorio De SicaCardinal Rinaldi
Laurence OlivierPiotr Ilyich Kamenev
Leo McKernCardinal Leone
John GielgudThe Elder Pope
Barbara JeffordDr. Ruth Faber
Rosemary DexterChiara
Frank FinlayIgor Bounin
FAQ
Where can I watch The Shoes of the Fisherman?
In the United States, The Shoes of the Fisherman isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Shoes of the Fisherman?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman runs 2h 42m (162 minutes).
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