The Big Fisherman is a 1959 American historical and 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 by Lloyd C. Douglas, which is closely related to Douglas' previous book, 1942's "The Robe" which, six years earlier, in 1953, had been adapted for the screen under the same title, "The Robe". The film was shot at Universal-International studios but released by Buena Vista, the film releasing company of Walt Disney Productions.