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The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told
★ 6.4/10•1965•3h 19m•G•Drama•History

Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.

George Stevens · Director

George Stevens · Screenplay

James Lee Barrett · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime3h 19m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 9, 1965
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$15,500,000

Actors

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Jesus

Michael Anderson Jr.

Michael Anderson Jr.

James the Younger

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Veronica

Ina Balin

Ina Balin

Martha of Bethany

Victor Buono

Victor Buono

Sorak

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

Barabbas

Joanna Dunham

Joanna Dunham

Mary Magdalene

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Herod Antipas

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Bar Amand

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

John the Baptist

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

Caiaphas

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Claudia

Pat Boone

Pat Boone

Angel at the Tomb

Janet Margolin

Janet Margolin

Mary of Bethany

David McCallum

David McCallum

Judas Iskarioth

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Matthew

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