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Release Year1959
Runtime2h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes10
DirectorFrank Borzage
WritersHoward Estabrook, Rowland V. Lee
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Big Fisherman
About The Big Fisherman
Drama that focuses on the later life of Peter, one of the closest disciples of Jesus.
Directed by Frank Borzage, The Big Fisherman leans on a strong ensemble — Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, John Saxon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1959.
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