The Big Fisherman (1959)

5.8	IMDB rating

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Directed by

Frank Borzage

Starring (View all)

Howard Keel
Simon Peter

Susan Kohner
Princess Fara

John Saxon
Prince Voldi

Martha Hyer
Herodias

Herbert Lom
Herod Antipas

Ray Stricklyn
Deran

Marian Seldes
Arnon

Alexander Scourby
David Ben-Zadok

Written by

Howard Estabrook
writer

Rowland V. Lee
writer

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Description: Film about the later life of Peter (Howard Keel), one of the closest disciples of Jesus. The story traces Peter's journey from self-sufficient fisherman to his dependency on a risen Christ. It also presents another story of redemption and forgiveness, as he takes in a young runaway Arab girl, Fara (Susan Kohner). She has come to take vengeance on her father, Herod Antipas (Herbert Lom), for his treatment of her mother. She is followed by Voldi (John Saxon), an Arab prince who wishes to marry her and take her back home. As they both learn of Jesus, it changes their lives. ... (more)

Release date: 4 August 1959

Tags: Drama (1), 1959 (1)

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