The Fisherman and His Soul
1961, English. Directed by Charles Guggenheim.
Set in Brazil, this drama is based on a short story by Oscar Wilde about a fisherman who meets and falls in love with a mermaid, giving up his soul in the process.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 November 1961
- Country
- Brazil, United States of America
- Written by
- Dale Wasserman, Oscar Wilde
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How long is The Fisherman and His Soul?
The Fisherman and His Soul runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Fisherman and His Soul on?
The Fisherman and His Soul isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 1961. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fisherman and His Soul?
If you liked The Fisherman and His Soul, try The Padre, Sergio, The River.
Who directed The Fisherman and His Soul?
The Fisherman and His Soul (1961) was directed by Charles Guggenheim and stars Dionísio Azevedo, Cary Karmel, Anthony Pompeii.