The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

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Movie · Drama, History · 3h 19m · Rated 6.4/10 on TMDB · Released April 9, 1965

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.

Directed by George Stevens

Cast

• Max von Sydow as Jesus
• Michael Anderson Jr. as James the Younger
• Carroll Baker as Veronica
• Ina Balin as Martha of Bethany
• Victor Buono as Sorak
• Richard Conte as Barabbas
• Joanna Dunham as Mary Magdalene
• José Ferrer as Herod Antipas
• Van Heflin as Bar Amand
• Charlton Heston as John the Baptist
• Martin Landau as Caiaphas
• Angela Lansbury as Claudia

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