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The Shoes of the Fisherman

1968 · Movie · G · 162 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota, a political prisoner in a Soviet gulag for twenty years, is unexpectedly released and sent to the Vatican, where, upon the sudden death of the Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, he must face a challenging destiny that will put the future of the entire world in his hands.

Based on The Shoes of the Fisherman

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Details
Years
1968
Release date
1968-11-14
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
162 min
TMDB rating
6.8/10 (86 votes)

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • vatican (holy see)
  • pope
  • roman catholic church
  • catholicism

Awards & recognition

  • Golden Globe Award — Best Original Score · 1968
  • National Board of Review Award — Best Film
  • National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
  • Academy Award — Best Original Score, no Musical · 1969 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1969 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Production Design · 1968 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Drama · 1968 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Original Score · 1968 · nominated
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Original Score · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Anderson