The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

In a last desperate effort to prevent World War III, a secret meeting is arranged. One man is called upon to succeed where all the world leaders have failed. That man was once a prisoner in a Russian labor camp. He is now the Pope. 1968-11-14 United States of America 162 Min. PG-13
6.7 68 votes

Overview

All eyes focus on the Vatican, watching for the traditional puffs of white smoke that signal the election of the next Pope. This time much more is at stake. The new pontiff may be the only person who can bring peace to a world on the brink of nuclear nightmare.

Cast

Anthony Quinn is Kiril Lakota
Kiril Lakota
Laurence Olivier is Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Oskar Werner is Fr. David Telemond
Fr. David Telemond
David Janssen is George Faber
George Faber
Vittorio De Sica is Cardinal Rinaldi
Cardinal Rinaldi
Leo McKern is Cardinal Leone
Cardinal Leone
John Gielgud is The Elder pope
The Elder pope
Barbara Jefford is Dr. Ruth Faber
Dr. Ruth Faber
Frank Finlay is Igor Bounin
Igor Bounin
Burt Kwouk is Chairman Peng
Chairman Peng
Arnoldo Foà is Gelasio (as Arnoldo Foa')
Gelasio (as Arnoldo Foa')