The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

Synopsis: Kiril Lakota, a Russian priest, has spent years languishing in a Siberian prison camp for his religious convictions. But he unexpectedly gets a reprieve when the communist government sends him to Rome to help the Vatican prevent a nuclear... Kiril Lakota, a Russian priest, has spent years languishing in a Siberian prison camp for his religious convictions. But he unexpectedly gets a reprieve when the communist government sends him to Rome to help the Vatican prevent a nuclear war. But neither the Soviet hierarchy nor the priest himself forsee that the one-time prisoner will ultimately become the new Pope. [More]

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Leo McKern, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud

Starring: Anthony Quinn, Leo McKern, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, Barbara Jefford

Director: Michael Anderson

Director: Michael Anderson
Producer: George Englund
Screenwriter: John Patrick, James Kennaway
Composer: Alex North

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