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The Shoes of the Fisherman poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 61.9 / 100
1968·Drama·2h 42m

THE SHOES OF THE FISHERMAN

“From political prisoner to Pope.”

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.

Above the Line
Michael Anderson·DirectorJohn Patrick·ScreenplayJames Kennaway·ScreenplayErwin Hillier·Director of PhotographyAlex North·Original Music ComposerErnest Walter·Editor
Cast
Anthony Quinn·Kiril LakotaOskar Werner·Fr. David TelemondDavid Janssen·George FaberVittorio De Sica·Cardinal RinaldiLaurence Olivier·Piotr Ilyich KamenevLeo McKern·Cardinal LeoneJohn Gielgud·The Elder PopeBarbara Jefford·Dr. Ruth FaberRosemary Dexter·ChiaraFrank Finlay·Igor Bounin
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 2
Michael Anderson·DirectorTony Brandt·Assistant Director
Writing· 3
John Patrick·ScreenplayJames Kennaway·ScreenplayMorris L. West·Novel
Camera· 2
Erwin Hillier·Director of PhotographyErnest Day·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
Ernest Walter·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Alex North·Original Music ComposerFranklin Milton·Sound RecordistKurt Doubrowsky·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 4
George W. Davis·Art DirectionEdward C. Carfagno·Art DirectionAmato Garbini·Makeup ArtistOrietta Nasalli Rocca·Costume Designer
Production· 4
George Englund·ProducerStanley Goldsmith·Production ManagerDanilo Sabatini·Production ManagerFrederick Muller·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Margaret Roy Anderson·Dialogue CoachAntonio Petrucci·Technical AdvisorAdone Terzariol·Technical Advisor
By the Numbers
61.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.0
OF 10
IMDb
43%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Shoes of the Fisherman's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#C89048
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Mood
Serious, Dramatic, Reverent
Composition
Split
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Painted

“The poster features a large, painted portrait of a man in white papal attire with a gold cross necklace on the right side. The left side has a black rectangular”

dramareligious
Key Elements
AirplaneGold Cross NecklaceVatican City BuildingsClerical HatsCandles
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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