Film

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965 · 3h 19m · Drama · History

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

IMDb

6.5

Rotten Tomatoes

42%

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.

Max von Sydow

Jesus

Michael Anderson Jr.

James the Younger

Carroll Baker

Veronica

Ina Balin

Martha of Bethany

Victor Buono

Sorak

Richard Conte

Barabbas

Joanna Dunham

Mary Magdalene

José Ferrer

Herod Antipas

Van Heflin

Bar Amand

Charlton Heston

John the Baptist

Martin Landau

Caiaphas

Angela Lansbury

Claudia

Pat Boone

Angel at the Tomb

Janet Margolin

Mary of Bethany

David McCallum

Judas Iskarioth

Roddy McDowall

Matthew

• George StevensScreenplay · Director · Producer
• James Lee BarrettScreenplay
• Fulton OurslerNovel
• George Stevens Jr.Producer
• William C. MellorDirector of Photography
• Loyal GriggsDirector of Photography
• Alfred NewmanOriginal Music Composer
• Harold F. KressEditor
• J. Frank O'NeillEditor
• Argyle Nelson Jr.Editor

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) Original Trailer [HD]Trailer

Release date

April 9, 1965

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

3h 19m

Rated

G

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$15,500,000

Genres

Drama, History

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