The Big Fisherman

Aug 4, 1959

3h 0m

★ 4.6

The Story of Simon Peter of Galilee

Overview

Drama that focuses on the later life of Peter, one of the closest disciples of Jesus.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Centurion

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Cast

Simon Peter

Howard Keel

Fara

Susan Kohner

Voldi

John Saxon

Herodias

Martha Hyer

Herod Antipas

Herbert Lom

Deran

Ray Stricklyn

Arnon

Marian Seldes

David Ben-Zadok

Alexander Scourby

Hannah

Beulah Bondi

John the Baptist

Jay Barney

King Zendi

Mark Dana

Andrew

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