The Big Fisherman (1959) | |
Director(s) | Frank Borzage |
Producer(s) | Rowland V. Lee |
Top Genres | Drama |
Top Topics | Bible |
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The Big Fisherman (1959) was a Drama Film directed by Frank Borzage and produced by Rowland V. Lee.
Academy Awards 1959 --- Ceremony Number 32 (source: AMPAS)
Award | Recipient | Result |
Best Art Direction | Art Direction: John DeCuir; Set Decoration: Julia Heron | Nominated |
Best Cinematography | Lee Garmes | Nominated |
Best Costume Design | Renie | Nominated |
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Walt Disney originally rejected the filming of the novel, due to his distaste for religious film. His brother Roy backed the production, releasing it using the studio's Buena Viasta arm.
This was the first film shot in Super Panavision 70, but the process is credited on-screen as "Panavision 70".
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This was the first film shot in Super Panavision 70, but the process is credited on-screen as "Panavision 70".
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