The Greatest Story Ever Told

★6.4·00·1965·3h 19m

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.

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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

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

★6.4· 1965· 3h 19m· Drama, History

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.

Release date9 Apr 1965
DirectorGeorge Stevens
LanguageEN
StatusReleased

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