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The Big Fisherman(Movie, 1959)

3h | Genre: Drama
The Big FishermanRating: 2.6/5 (with 33 votes)
The Big Fisherman is a 1959 American historical drama film directed by Frank Borzage about the life of Simon Peter, one of the disciples of Jesus. Starring Howard Keel, Susan Kohner and John Saxon, the production is adapted from the 1948 novel, The Big Fisherman (book) by Lloyd C. Douglas. The film was shot at Universal-International studios but released by Buena Vista, the film releasing company of Walt Disney Productions. The Robe ends with "the Big Fisherman" as a nickname for Peter; Jesus called him "the fisher of men" and "the Rock". ()
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Awards & Nominations for The Big Fisherman

Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color Academy Award for Best Costume Design, Color Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color

About The Big Fisherman

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

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Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)
Original language: English (EN)
Spoken languages: English (EN)
Translated into 6 languages: German (DE), English (EN), Spanish (ES), Italian (IT), Portuguese (PT), Russian (RU)
Status: Released
Release date DE: 08/04/1959
Director: Frank Borzage
Producer: Rowland V. Lee
Film Editor: Paul Weatherwax
Director of Photography: Lee Garmes
Production Designer: John DeCuir, Sr.
Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):
"O Pescador da Galiléia"
"El Gran Pescador"
Budget: 4,000,000 USD

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