epic,christianity,religion and supernatural,crucifixion,bible,biography,resurrection,religion,religious film,jesus christ,christian film

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

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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.

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Cast & Crew

Director
George Stevens
  • Profile picture of Max von Sydow
    Jesus Max von Sydow
  • Profile picture of Michael Anderson Jr.
    James the Younger Michael Anderson Jr.
  • Profile picture of Carroll Baker
    Veronica Carroll Baker
  • Profile picture of Ina Balin
    Martha of Bethany Ina Balin
  • Profile picture of Victor Buono
    Sorak Victor Buono
  • Profile picture of Richard Conte
    Barabbas Richard Conte
  • Profile picture of Joanna Dunham
    Mary Magdalene Joanna Dunham
  • Profile picture of José Ferrer
    Herod Antipas José Ferrer

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Keywords

  • epic
  • christianity
  • religion and supernatural
  • crucifixion
  • bible
  • biography
  • resurrection
  • religion
  • religious film
  • jesus christ
  • christian film