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The Greatest Story Ever Told
“Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...”
6.4 / 10• 1965• 3h 19m•G• English
DramaHistory
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Max von Sydow
Jesus
Lead
Michael Anderson Jr.
James the Younger
Carroll Baker
Veronica
Ina Balin
Martha of Bethany
Victor Buono
Sorak
Richard Conte
Barabbas
Joanna Dunham
Mary Magdalene
José Ferrer
Herod Antipas
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George Stevens's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Greatest Story Ever Told is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
