The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968)

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All eyes are focused 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.

From Morris L. West`s bestseller, The Shoes of the Fisherman is both an urgent tale of geopolitical intrigue and a fascinating look at Vatican procedure. Anthony Quinn plays a newly freed Russian political prisoner thrust into the spotlight as Pope Kiril Lakota. Laurence Olivier, Oskar Werner, John Gielgud, David Janssen and Leo McKern (the National Board of Review's Best Supporting Actor) enrich a dazzling production nominated for two Academy Awards®, and a Golden Globe® winner for Alex North`s score.