The Big Fisherman

Based On the book by Lloyd C. Douglas

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 of the same name 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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Release date:

1959

Director:

Frank Borzage

Cast:

Howard Keel, Susan Kohner, John Saxon, Martha Hyer, Herbert Lom

Genre:

Drama

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1959 in adaptations