The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

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.

Date of release
1965-04-09
TMDB
6.4 / 10 (222)
Runtime
3h 19m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
George Stevens

Casting

  • Max von Sydow — Jesus
  • Michael Anderson Jr. — James the Younger
  • Carroll Baker — Veronica
  • Ina Balin — Martha of Bethany
  • Victor Buono — Sorak
  • Richard Conte — Barabbas
  • Joanna Dunham — Mary Magdalene
  • José Ferrer — Herod Antipas
  • Van Heflin — Bar Amand
  • Charlton Heston — John the Baptist
  • Martin Landau — Caiaphas
  • Angela Lansbury — Claudia

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