The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965
3h 19m
6.4

6.4/10

211 votes • View on IMDb
Drama History

"Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding..."

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $20,000,000

Revenue: $15,500,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
George Stevens Jr. Productions
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

christianity religion and supernatural crucifixion bible biography resurrection religion religious film jesus christ christian film admiring

Quick Facts

Release Date April 9, 1965
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0059245

Cast

Max von Sydow
Max von Sydow

Jesus

Michael Anderson Jr.
Michael Anderson Jr.

James the Younger

Carroll Baker
Carroll Baker

Veronica

Ina Balin
Ina Balin

Martha of Bethany

Victor Buono
Victor Buono

Sorak

Richard Conte
Richard Conte

Barabbas

Joanna Dunham
Joanna Dunham

Mary Magdalene

José Ferrer
José Ferrer

Herod Antipas

Van Heflin
Van Heflin

Bar Amand

Charlton Heston
Charlton Heston

John the Baptist

Martin Landau
Martin Landau

Caiaphas

Angela Lansbury
Angela Lansbury

Claudia

Key Crew

George Stevens
Director
James Lee Barrett
Screenplay
George Stevens
Screenplay
George Stevens
Producer
George Stevens Jr.
Producer