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: 1.9
Cast
Max von Sydow
Jesus
⭐1.9
Michael Anderson Jr.
James the Younger
⭐5.3
Carroll Baker
Veronica
⭐1.0
Ina Balin
Martha of Bethany
⭐1.1
Victor Buono
Sorak
⭐1.5
Richard Conte
Barabbas
⭐2.6
Joanna Dunham
Mary Magdalene
⭐0.6
José Ferrer
Herod Antipas
⭐0.7
Van Heflin
Bar Amand
⭐8.9
Charlton Heston
John the Baptist
⭐1.7
Genres
DramaHistory
Production Companies
George Stevens Jr. Productions
