For the 1948 historical novel, see The Big Fisherman (book).
The Big Fisherman
Film poster by Reynold Brown
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 (1959-08-04) (US)
Running time
180 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$4 million[1]
Box office
$3 million (US/Canada rentals)[2]
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.
The Robe ends with "the Big Fisherman" as a nickname for Peter;[3] Jesus called him "the fisher of men" and "the Rock".
^"Rowland V. Lee Brings in 'Big Fisherman'". Variety. February 4, 1959. p. 20. Retrieved July 5, 2019 – via Archive.org.
^"Rental Potentials of 1960". Variety. January 4, 1961. p. 47. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
^Hayes, John. "The Epic That Disappeared: The Big Fisherman" Widescreen Movies Magazine (last revised 6 November 2009)
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