The Greatest Story Ever Told
“Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...”
1965•G•3h 19m•6.4•Released
DramaHistory
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
Writer
George Stevens, James Lee Barrett
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$16M
Languages
English
Studio
George Stevens Jr. Productions
Cast
Max von Sydow
Jesus
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
Van Heflin
Bar Amand
Charlton Heston
John the Baptist
Martin Landau
Caiaphas
Angela Lansbury
Claudia
Pat Boone
Angel at the Tomb
Janet Margolin
Mary of Bethany
David McCallum
Judas Iskarioth
Production
Company
George Stevens Jr. Productions
Producer
George Stevens
Producer
George Stevens Jr.
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