The Shoes of the Fisherman (film)

The Shoes of the Fisherman
Theatrical release poster by Howard Terpning
Directed byMichael Anderson
Screenplay byJohn Patrick
James Kennaway
Based onThe Shoes of the Fisherman
by Morris West
Produced byGeorge Englund
StarringAnthony Quinn
Oskar Werner
David Janssen
Vittorio De Sica
Leo McKern
John Gielgud
Laurence Olivier
CinematographyErwin Hillier
Music byAlex North
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • November 14, 1968 (1968-11-14)
Running time
162 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$6.7 million[1]

The Shoes of the Fisherman is a 1968 American epic political drama film directed by Michael Anderson, based on Morris West’s 1963 novel of the same name about Vatican and Cold War politics. The film stars Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, Leo McKern, John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier.

The film was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on November 14, 1968. It received mixed reviews, but received Oscar nominations for Best Original Score and Best Production Design. Composer Alex North won a Golden Globe for his score, and the film was nominated for Best Motion Picture Drama.

  1. ^ "Metro-Goldwyn Omits Dividend; O' Brien Resigns: Board Cites Possible Loss Of Up to $19 Million in The Current Fiscal Year Bronfman Named Chairman". The Wall Street Journal. May 27, 1969. p. 2.

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