The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...

6.4(202 votes)
1965
3h 19m
Drama
History

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.

Production

George Stevens Jr. Productions

Cast

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Jesus

Michael Anderson Jr.

Michael Anderson Jr.

James the Younger

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Veronica

Ina Balin

Ina Balin

Martha of Bethany

Victor Buono

Victor Buono

Sorak

Richard Conte

Richard Conte

Barabbas

Joanna Dunham

Joanna Dunham

Mary Magdalene

José Ferrer

José Ferrer

Herod Antipas

Van Heflin

Van Heflin

Bar Amand

Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston

John the Baptist

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