The Greatest Story Ever Told(1965)
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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
Studio
George Stevens Jr. Productions
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Max von Sydow
as Jesus
Michael Anderson Jr.
as James the Younger
Carroll Baker
as Veronica
Ina Balin
as Martha of Bethany
Victor Buono
as Sorak
Richard Conte
as Barabbas
Joanna Dunham
as Mary Magdalene
José Ferrer
as Herod Antipas
Van Heflin
as Bar Amand
Charlton Heston
as John the Baptist
Martin Landau
as Caiaphas
Angela Lansbury
as Claudia
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
3h 19m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
George Stevens Jr. Productions
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What is The Greatest Story Ever Told about?▼
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.
Who directed The Greatest Story Ever Told?▼
The Greatest Story Ever Told was directed by George Stevens and released in 1965. It is a drama, history film.
How long is The Greatest Story Ever Told?▼
The Greatest Story Ever Told has a runtime of 3 hours and 19 minutes (199 minutes total).
Who stars in The Greatest Story Ever Told?▼
The cast of The Greatest Story Ever Told includes Max von Sydow as Jesus, Michael Anderson Jr. as James the Younger, Carroll Baker as Veronica, Ina Balin as Martha of Bethany, Victor Buono as Sorak and more.
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