The Big Fisherman (1959)

Directed by Frank Borzage
Produced by Rowland V. Lee
Written by Lloyd C. Douglas (novel)
Howard Estabrook
Rowland V. Lee
Starring Howard Keel
Charlotte Fletcher
Music by Albert Hay Malotte
Cinematography Lee Garmes
Editing by Paul Weatherwax
Distributed by Buena Vista Distribution
Release date(s) 1959
Running time 180 min.
Country U.S.
Language English
The Big Fisherman is a 1959 American film directed by Frank Borzage about the later life of Peter, one of the closest disciples of Jesus.

The film is adapted from a novel written by Lloyd C. Douglas. The novel is closely related to Douglas' previous book, The Robe, which was also adapted as a movie.

The Robe ends with "the Big Fisherman" as a nickname for Peter;[1] Jesus called him "the fisher of men" and "the Rock". 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. She has come to take vengeance on her father, Herod Antipas, for his treatment of her mother. She is followed by Voldi, an Arab prince who wishes to marry her and take her back home. As they both learn of Jesus, it changes their lives.
The film was shot in Super Panavision 70 (the first film so credited) by Lee Garmes. The original music score was composed by Albert Hay Malotte, an American composer who is best known for his musical setting of The Lord's Prayer, composed in 1935, and introduced on radio that year by John Charles Thomas.

Though originally rejected by Walt Disney because of its religious tone, the film was supported by Roy Disney, and was distributed by Buena Vista, making it one of the few religious films ever associated with the Disney Company.

It was shot on location in the San Fernando Valley in California.

It also features one of Howard Keel's few non-singing performances prior to his ongoing role as Clayton in the hit TV series Dallas. Keel had risen to fame in MGM film musicals, starring in Annie Get Your Gun, the 1951 Show Boat, and Kiss Me Kate, among others.

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[rinoshys]

Wow!!! I have this on dvd- I had to order it from Canada I'm so glad you have it on here where people can finally see it- its a great epic! Its long ovewrdue for dvd and widescreen blu ray!

[scorpio1977b]

In Germany, the movie is absolutely unknown. Thanks for uploading. Unbelievable, that such a classic movie noone knows in Germany.

[FifthContinentMusic]

This superb film, shot in Ultra Panavision 70, was mostly forgotten amongst the frenzy surround the release of "Ben-Hur." It most certainly deserves to be restored for release on DVD and Blu-ray. Albert Hay Malotte's score is a fine one.

[edstrat69]

Thank you for posting this movie. I always wanted to see it being a fan of Susan Kohner during the 1960's. Really enjoyed it!!

[DonTattoli]

I remember seeing this movie years ago on the Disney Channel. It was on Disney only once and never shown again. What a grand old movie. This movie seems to have been completely forgotten. I remember seeing it in the late 1980's. I hope one day it gets released on DVD. They don't make movies like this one any longer. Thank you so much for posting this. You must have transferred this right from a VHS tape. It was very much appreciated.

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What source did you you get this from? a 80s Disney Channel airing? a 16mm TV print from the 70s? :D

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