

- Drama
- History
The Greatest Story Ever Told
6.4(198)
3h 19m
1965-04-09
EN
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.
Trailer
Cast

JesusMax von Sydow

James the YoungerMichael Anderson Jr.

VeronicaCarroll Baker

Martha of BethanyIna Balin

SorakVictor Buono

BarabbasRichard Conte

Mary MagdaleneJoanna Dunham

Herod AntipasJosé Ferrer

Bar AmandVan Heflin

John the BaptistCharlton Heston

CaiaphasMartin Landau

ClaudiaAngela Lansbury

Angel at the TombPat Boone

Mary of BethanyJanet Margolin

Judas IskariothDavid McCallum

MatthewRoddy McDowall

The Virgin MaryDorothy McGuire

UriahSal Mineo

ShemiahNehemiah Persoff

The Dark Hermit - SatanDonald Pleasence
Details
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $20,000,000
- Revenue
- $15,500,000
- Production Companies
- George Stevens Jr. Productions
- Tagline
- "Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding..."