Apr 6th
The Shoes of the Fisherman**
US 1968. MGM. 157m. Panavision

An archbishop is released from captivity in Siberia and planted by both the Russians and the Vatican into becoming Pope, in order to prevent World War III.
Stately and grand clerical political thriller with trivial personal interest sub-plots involving a TV journalist. The political element is underdeveloped too, but the strong all-star cast holds the attention.

Written by: John Patrick, James Kennaway, from the novel by Morris West.
Producer: George Englund.
Director: Michael Anderson.
Starring: Anthony Quinn, Oskar Werner, Laurence Olivier, David Janssen, Vittorio De Sica, Leo McKern, Barbara Jefford, Rosemarie Dexter, John Gielgud, Frank Finlay, Bert Kwouk, Clive Revill, Gerald Harper.
Photography: Erwin Hillier.
Music: Alex North.
Art Direction: George W. Davis, Edward Carfagno.

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