Release Date
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Original Release
April 9, 1965
3h 19m
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
⭐ 6.4199 min
Overview
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.
Director
George Stevens
Department: Directing
⭐Popularity: 1.3
Cast
Max von Sydow
Jesus
⭐2.2
Michael Anderson Jr.
James the Younger
⭐0.9
Carroll Baker
Veronica
⭐1.9
Ina Balin
Martha of Bethany
⭐1.0
Victor Buono
Sorak
⭐1.0
Richard Conte
Barabbas
⭐1.1
Joanna Dunham
Mary Magdalene
⭐0.6
José Ferrer
Herod Antipas
⭐1.3
Van Heflin
Bar Amand
⭐1.1
Charlton Heston
John the Baptist
⭐2.2
Genres
DramaHistory
Production Companies
George Stevens Jr. Productions
