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The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) [G]

Release Date:
November 14, 1968

Original Title:
The Shoes of the Fisherman

Alternate Titles:
As Sandálias do Pescador

Genres:
Drama | Thriller

Production Companies:
Cinecittà Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Production Countries:
United States of America

Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 6  NL: AL  PT: M/12  US: G 

Runtime: 162

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.

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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.

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Art Direction:
George W. Davis
Edward C. Carfagno

Assistant Director:
Tony Brandt

Camera Operator:
Ernest Day

Costume Design:
Orietta Nasalli Rocca

Director:
Michael Anderson

Director of Photography:
Erwin Hillier

Editor:
Ernest Walter

Key Makeup Artist:
Giancarlo Del Brocco

Makeup Artist:
Amato Garbini

Novel:
Morris L. West

Original Music Composer:
Alex North

Producer:
George Englund

Screenplay:
John Patrick
James Kennaway

Set Decoration:
Dorcy Howard
Hugh Hunt

Sound Mixer:
Kurt Doubrowsky

Sound Recordist:
Franklin Milton

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