Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Family drama

Peter and Paul (1981): Cast

Peter and Paul (1981) movie poster

Peter and Paul is a 1981 family drama directed by Robert Day, starring Robert Foxworth as Peter the Fisherman, Anthony Hopkins and Herbert Lom. It runs 4 hours.

Loading streaming availability…
Peter and Paul (1981) movie poster
Runtime
4h (240 min)
Director
Robert Day
Genres
Family , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Peter and Paul About?

The premise of Peter and Paul without spoilers.

Peter and Paul assume leadership of the Church as they struggle against violent opposition to the teachings of Christ and their own personal conflicts.

Peter and Paul Themes & Keywords

· 29 tags
  • crucified upside down
  • christian persecution
  • new testament
  • acts of the apostles
  • three word title
  • apostle
  • based on the bible
  • book of acts
  • persecution of christians
  • whipping
  • bare chested male
  • bare chested male bondage
+17 more
  • rome italy
  • passionate
  • jewish
  • reference to god
  • disciple
  • christianity
  • 1st century
  • biblical
  • israel
  • decapitation
  • prison
  • crucifixion
  • religion
  • ancient rome
  • execution
  • based on true story
  • character name in title
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Peter and Paul Cast & Characters

Robert Foxworth leads the cast as Peter the Fisherman, with Anthony Hopkins as Paul of Tarsus and Herbert Lom as Barnabas. Directed by Robert Day; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Peter and Paul

· 27 more
Show all 31 cast members
From the director

More from Robert Day

More films directed by Robert Day: Fire! Trapped on the 37th Floor, Higher Ground, The Quick and the Dead and Diary of a Perfect Murder.

Full filmography
Details

Peter and Paul Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Pietro e Paolo” and “Pedro y Pablo”.

Also known as
  • Pietro e Paolo
  • Pedro y Pablo
  • Pedro e Paulo com Coragem e Fé
  • Петр и Павел

Seen Peter and Paul?

FAQ

Peter and Paul FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Peter and Paul, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Peter and Paul?

Peter and Paul runs 4 hours (240 minutes).

Who directed Peter and Paul?

Peter and Paul was directed by Robert Day.

More films by Robert Day

Who is in the cast of Peter and Paul?

Peter and Paul stars Robert Foxworth as Peter the Fisherman, Anthony Hopkins as Paul of Tarsus and Herbert Lom as Barnabas, among 31 credited actors.

Does Peter and Paul have a post-credit scene?

No. Peter and Paul has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app