The Big Fisherman
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For the 1948 historical novel, see The Big Fisherman (book).
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.
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Directed by | Frank Borzage |
Screenplay by | Howard Estabrook and Rowland V. Lee |
Based on | the novel by Lloyd C. Douglas |
Produced by | Rowland V. Lee |
Starring | Howard Keel Susan Kohner John Saxon Martha Hyer Herbert Lom |
Cinematography | Lee Garmes, A.S.C. |
Edited by | Paul Weatherwax, A.C.E. |
Music by | Albert Hay Malotte |
Production companies | Centurion Films, Inc. Rowland V. Lee Production |
Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
Release date | August 4, 1959 (US) |
Running time | 180 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $4 million[1] |
Box office | $3 million (US/Canada rentals)[2] |
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The Robe ends with "the Big Fisherman" as a nickname for Peter;[3] Jesus called him "the fisher of men" and "the Rock".