The Silver Chalice

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(33 votes)

A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and Jesus himself. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

Romance,

History

Duration:

142 minutes

Year:

1954

Director:

Victor Saville

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Company:

Victor Saville Productions,

Warner Bros. Pictures

Budget:

$4,500,000

Revenue:

$3,200,000

Cast:
Virginia Mayo

Helena

Pier Angeli

Deborra

Jack Palance

Simon The Magician

Paul Newman

Basil

Walter Hampden

Joseph of Arimathea

Crew:
Victor Saville

Director

Thomas B. Costain

Novel

Lesser Samuels

Screenplay

Victor Saville

Producer

Lesser Samuels

Associate Producer