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The Big Fisherman (1959)

Movie ★ 5.1 165 min

Drama

Drama that focuses on the later life of Peter, one of the closest disciples of Jesus.

Howard Estabrook Writer Rowland V. Lee Writer Frank Borzage Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 4, 1959
Runtime
165 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$4.0M
IMDb
tt0052627
Language
Studio
, Centurion

Themes

Cast

Howard Keel Howard Keel Simon Peter Susan Kohner Susan Kohner Fara John Saxon John Saxon Voldi Martha Hyer Martha Hyer Herodias Herbert Lom Herbert Lom Herod Antipas Ray Stricklyn Ray Stricklyn Deran Marian Seldes Marian Seldes Arnon Alexander Scourby Alexander Scourby David Ben-Zadok Beulah Bondi Beulah Bondi Hannah Jay Barney John the Baptist Mark Dana King Zendi Rhodes Reason Rhodes Reason Andrew Henry Brandon Henry Brandon Menicus Tom Troupe Tom Troupe James Marianne Stewart Marianne Stewart Ione Jonathan Harris Jonathan Harris Lysias Charlotte Fletcher Rennah Brian G. Hutton Brian G. Hutton John (as Brian Hutton)

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Big Fisherman about?
Drama that focuses on the later life of Peter, one of the closest disciples of Jesus.
Who directed The Big Fisherman?
The Big Fisherman was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in The Big Fisherman?
The Big Fisherman stars Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, John Saxon, Martha Hyer.
When was The Big Fisherman released?
The Big Fisherman is a 1959 drama film.
Where can I watch The Big Fisherman?
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