The Big Fisherman
The Story of Simon Peter of Galilee
NR 1959 · 165 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama
Drama that focuses on the later life of Peter, one of the closest disciples of Jesus.
Directed by Frank Borzage · Written by Howard Estabrook
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Howard Keel Simon Peter -
Susan Kohner Fara -
John Saxon Voldi -
Martha Hyer Herodias -
Herbert Lom Herod Antipas -
Ray Stricklyn Deran -
Marian Seldes Arnon -
Alexander Scourby David Ben-Zadok -
Beulah Bondi Hannah - J Jay Barney John the Baptist
- M Mark Dana King Zendi
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Rhodes Reason Andrew
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