The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

G

3h 19m

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6.4/10
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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.

Writers

George Stevens(screenplay by)
James Lee Barrett(screenplay by)
Fulton Oursler(novel by)
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Michael Anderson Jr.
James the Younger
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Ina Balin
Martha of Bethany
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Joanna Dunham
Mary Magdalene
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José Ferrer
Herod Antipas
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Van Heflin
Bar Amand
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Charlton Heston
John the Baptist
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Pat Boone
Angel at the Tomb
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Janet Margolin
Mary of Bethany
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David McCallum
Judas Iskarioth
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Dorothy McGuire
The Virgin Mary

Writers

George Stevens(screenplay by)
James Lee Barrett(screenplay by)
Fulton Oursler(novel by)

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Release date

April 9, 1965 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

George Stevens Jr. Productions

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Box office

Budget

$20,000,000

Gross worldwide

$15,500,000

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