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The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965 · 199 min · Drama, History · ★ 6.4

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.

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Cast

  • Max von Sydow
    Jesus
  • Michael Anderson Jr.
    James the Younger
  • Carroll Baker
    Veronica
  • Ina Balin
    Martha of Bethany
  • Victor Buono
    Sorak
  • Richard Conte
    Barabbas

Crew

  • Director · George Stevens
  • Producer · George Stevens
  • Producer · George Stevens Jr.
  • Screenplay · George Stevens
  • Screenplay · James Lee Barrett

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