The Shoes of the Fisherman_
"From political prisoner to Pope."
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.
Starring
Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Apple TV
16 countries
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13 countries
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Google Play
10 countries
YouTube
4 countries
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Year context
The Shoes of the Fisherman was released 58 years ago in 1968.
Overview
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 sud...
The Shoes of the Fisherman is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 42m.
CAST (20)
Anthony Quinn
Kiril Lakota
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Oskar Werner
Fr. David Telemond
David Janssen
George Faber
Vittorio De Sica
Cardinal Rinaldi
Laurence Olivier
Piotr Ilyich Kamenev
Leo McKern
Cardinal Leone
John Gielgud
The Elder Pope
Barbara Jefford
Dr. Ruth Faber
Rosemary Dexter
Chiara
Frank Finlay
Igor Bounin
Burt Kwouk
Peng
Arnoldo Foà
Gelasio
Paul Rogers
Augustinian
Clive Revill
Vucovich
Niall MacGinnis
Capuchin Monk
Isa Miranda
The Marchesa
Gerald Harper
Brian
Leopoldo Trieste
Dying Man's Friend
George Pravda
Gorshenin
Peter Copley
English Cardinal #1
BOX OFFICE
$6.7M
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
162 min (2h 42m)
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (83 votes)
Budget
$6,700,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Shoes of the Fisherman about?
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.
How long is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman has a runtime of 162 minutes (2h 42m).
Who stars in The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The cast of The Shoes of the Fisherman includes Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, Laurence Olivier.
What is the rating of The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 83 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
