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The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965 • 3h19m Drama, History

Rating

6.4/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

George Stevens

Screenplay

George Stevens

James Lee Barrett

Cast

Max von Sydow

Michael Anderson Jr.

Carroll Baker

Release date

4/9/1965

Status

Released

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$15,500,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

208