What is The Shoes of the Fisherman?
The Shoes of the Fisherman is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Release date
- Nov 14, 1968
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Shoes of the Fisherman is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A freed Soviet political prisoner faces a challenging destiny as leader of the Catholic Church.”
- Features a compelling narrative about a former political prisoner becoming Pope
- Explores high-stakes global and religious themes
- Long runtime of two hours and forty-itude minutes
- Slow-paced drama focusing on political and religious themes
Watch it if you enjoy sweeping dramatic films about political and religious leadership.
The film deals with political imprisonment and global crisis themes.
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Who is the main character?
Ukrainian bishop Kiril Lakota is the main character.
What is Kiril Lakota's background?
He is a political prisoner who spent twenty years in a Soviet gulag.
Where is Kiril sent after his release?
He is sent to the Vatican.
What event happens at the Vatican?
The Pope, leader of the Catholic Church, dies suddenly.
What is the primary conflict of the story?
Kiril must face a challenging destiny that places the future of the entire world in his hands.