| The Shoes of the Fisherman | |
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| Directed by | Michael Anderson |
| Screenplay by | John Patrick James Kennaway |
| Based on | The Shoes of the Fisherman by Morris West |
| Produced by | George Englund |
| Starring | Anthony Quinn Oskar Werner David Janssen Vittorio De Sica Leo McKern John Gielgud Laurence Olivier |
| Cinematography | Erwin Hillier |
| Music by | Alex North |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 162 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| 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.
- ^ "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.