The Shoes of the Fisherman
The Shoes of the Fisherman is a 1968 American drama film based on the 1963 novel of the same name by the Australian novelist Morris West.
Shot in Rome, the motion picture was directed by Michael Anderson and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Morris West
Morris Langlo West AO( 26 April 19169 October 1999) was an Australian novelist and playwright, best known for his novels" The Devil's Advocate"( 1959)," The Shoes of the Fisherman"( 1963) and" The Clowns of God"( 1981).
His books were published in 27 languages and sold more than 60 million copies worldwide.
Each new book he wrote after he became an established writer sold more than one million copies.
West's works were often focused on international politics and the role of the Roman Catholic Church in international affairs.
One of his best known works," The Shoes of the Fisherman"( 1963), described the election and career of a Slav as Pope, 15 years before the historic election of Karol Wojtyła as Pope John Paul II.
The sequel," The Clowns of God", described a successor Pope who resigned the papacy to live in seclusion, 32 years before the abdication of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013.
Thomas Scott (diver)
Thomas Scott( 1907- date of death unknown) was an English diver.
Ian Barry (director)
Ian Barry is an Australian director of film and TV.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
William Thomas Smith( born 9 April 1897, date of death unknown) was an English professional footballer.
Robert O'Brien (executive)
Robert H. O'Brien( 1907 – 1997) was a businessman and Hollywood executive who was president of Metro- Goldwyn- Mayer during the 1960s.
He took over the position in the wake of the debacle of" Mutiny on the Bounty"( 1962).
Under O'Brien's regime, in partnership with head of producer Robert M. Weitman, MGM produced its last run of classic films, including" Dr Zhivago"( 1965)," The Dirty Dozen"( 1967) and( 1968).
A series of flop films such as" The Shoes of the Fisherman" and" Ice Station Zebra" saw him removed from his position as president in 1969.
He was replaced by Louis F. Polk Jr. and was instead appointed chairman.
In May 1969 as MGM was headed towards a$ 6 million loss for the first half of the year, O' Brien resigned as chairman and was replaced by Edgar Bronfman, Sr., the largest shareholder of MGM.
Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Michael Anderson (director)
Michael Joseph Anderson (30 January 1920 – 25 April 2018) was an English film director, best known for directing the Second World War film "The Dam Busters" (1955), the epic "Around the World in 80 Days" (1956) and the dystopian sci-fi film "Logan's Run" (1976).
Oskar Werner
Oskar Werner( 13 November 1922 23 October 1984) was an Austrian stage and cinema actor whose prominent roles include two 1965 films," The Spy Who Came in from the Cold" and" Ship of Fools".
Other notable films include" Decision Before Dawn"( 1951)," Jules and Jim"( 1962)," Fahrenheit 451"( 1966)," The Shoes of the Fisherman"( 1968) and" Voyage of the Damned"( 1976).
Werner accepted both stage and film roles throughout his career.
He won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor, and had been nominated several times for the Golden Globe, the Academy Award as well as the BAFTA Award.

Question: When did the director of film The Shoes Of The Fisherman die?
Answer: 25 April 2018