The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968): Cast & Plot
The Shoes of the Fisherman is a 1968 drama directed by Michael Anderson, starring Anthony Quinn as Kiril Lakota, Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud. It runs 2 hours 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 42m (162 min)
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shoes of the Fisherman About?
The premise of The Shoes of the Fisherman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After spending two decades in a Soviet gulag, Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota is suddenly freed and dispatched to the Vatican. When the Pope dies unexpectedly, the Church looks to the former prisoner to assume the papacy, thrusting him into a pivotal role that could shape the fate of the world, as his choices will affect international relations and the future of humanity.
The Shoes of the Fisherman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pope
- famine
- political prisoner
- gulag
- catholic priest
- church
- religion
- cold war
- catholic church
- based on novel
- italy
- russia
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- female doctor
- television reporter
- siberia
- ukrainian man
- anthropologist
- aspiring writer
- fatal disease
- administrative hearing
- extramarital affair
- husband wife relationship
- friendship
- religious philosophy
- reference to nuclear war
- incognito
- marriage advice
- world peace
- brain aneurysm
- ceremony
- public address
- pledge
- papal conclave
- olivier and gielgud
- archbishop
- priest
- labor camp
- vatican
- mass
- premier of the soviet union
- pope in disguise
- pharmacy
- jewish prayer
- heretic
- food crisis
- death of pope
- papacy
- members of the clergy
- catholic mass
- bishop
The Shoes of the Fisherman Cast & Characters
Anthony Quinn leads the cast as Kiril Lakota, with Laurence Olivier as Piotr Ilyich Kamenev and John Gielgud as The Elder Pope. Directed by Michael Anderson; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Anderson
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Laurence Olivier as Piotr Ilyich Kamenev -
John Gielgud as The Elder Pope -
Leo McKern as Cardinal Leone
Also Starring in The Shoes of the Fisherman
· 19 more- Vittorio De Sica Cardinal Rinaldi
- Marne Maitland Cardinal Rahamani
- Arthur Howard English Cardinal #2
- Peter Copley English Cardinal #1
- Arnoldo Foà Gelasio
- Barbara Jefford Dr. Ruth Faber
- David Janssen George Faber
- Oskar Werner Fr. David Telemond
- Burt Kwouk Peng
- Isa Miranda The Marchesa
- Rosemary Dexter Chiara
- Frank Finlay Igor Bounin
- Clive Revill Vucovich
- Niall MacGinnis Capuchin Monk
- Leopoldo Trieste Dying Man's Friend
- Paul Rogers Augustinian
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- George Pravda Gorshenin
- Jean Rougeul Dominican
- Gerald Harper Brian
More from Michael Anderson
More films directed by Michael Anderson, best-rated first: Around the World in 80 Days, Operation Crossbow, Logan's Run and Orca.
The Shoes of the Fisherman Plot Summary
What happens in The Shoes of the Fisherman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the tense atmosphere of the Cold War, Kiril Pavlovich Lakota, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Lviv, is unexpectedly freed after twenty years in a Siberian labour camp by his former gaoler, Piotr Ilyich Kamenev, who has risen to the position of Premier in the Soviet Union. Sent to Rome, the pope awards him cardinal status and assigns him the titulus of the Church of St. Athanasius. The Elder Pope insists on the formal rite, and Lakota, who longs for a simple mission among ordinary people, is pressed to accept the scarlet zucchetto that marks his rank. The scene is set for a return to the center of power, where faith, politics, and personal history collide in a way that will test Lakota’s humility and resolve.
Full summary
The whole story of The Shoes of the Fisherman, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Shoes of the Fisherman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the Metropolitan Archbishop of Lviv?
Cars in The Shoes of the Fisherman
29 cars on screen, including the 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 and the Aktiv Snow-Trac ST4.
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1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman W100 Important role -
Aktiv Snow-Trac ST4 Minor role -
1966 Innocenti Mini Minor MkI Minor role -
1960 Mercedes-Benz 220 S W111 Minor role
The Shoes of the Fisherman Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Die vierte Macht” and “In den Schuhen des Fischers”.
- Also known as
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- Die vierte Macht
- In den Schuhen des Fischers
- Las sandalias del pescador
- L'uomo venuto dal Kremlino
- Les Souliers de saint Pierre
- As Sandálias do Pescador
- A halász cipője
- Башмаки рыбака
- Ο άνθρωπος από το Κρεμλίνο
- کفش های ماهیگیر
- 어부의 신발
- 风云英杰
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- Les sandàlies del pescador
- Trzewiki rybaka
- Fiskarens skor
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The Shoes of the Fisherman FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Shoes of the Fisherman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman runs 2 hours 42 minutes (162 minutes).
When was The Shoes of the Fisherman released?
The Shoes of the Fisherman was released on November 14, 1968.
Who directed The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman was directed by Michael Anderson.
More films by Michael Anderson Who is in the cast of The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman stars Anthony Quinn as Kiril Lakota, Laurence Olivier as Piotr Ilyich Kamenev and John Gielgud as The Elder Pope, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Shoes of the Fisherman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shoes of the Fisherman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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