The Shoes of the Fisherman

A solemn, talky epic that moves slowly through corridors of power, mixing Cold War anxiety with quiet spiritual crisis and a few moments of genuine warmth.

Directed by

Michael Anderson

Genres

Drama

Starring

Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, David Janssen

Tagline

From political prisoner to Pope.

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 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 it feels

Earnest, melancholic, tense and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Faith, power, politics, morality

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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