The Greatest Story Ever Told

6.4 / 10

(176 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

199 minutes

Year:

1965

Director:

George Stevens

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Company:

George Stevens Jr. Productions

Budget:

$20,000,000

Revenue:

$15,500,000

Cast:
Max von Sydow

Jesus

Michael Anderson Jr.

James the Younger

Carroll Baker

Veronica

Ina Balin

Martha of Bethany

Victor Buono

Sorak

Crew:
George Stevens

Screenplay

Loyal Griggs

Director of Photography

George Stevens

Producer

James Lee Barrett

Screenplay

J. Frank O'Neill

Editor