Film · Drama, History
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
★ 6.4 · 224 votes3 h 19 minDrama, History1965
Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...
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.
- Director
- George Stevens
- Writers
- James Lee Barrett, George Stevens, Fulton Oursler
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Release date
- April 9, 1965
Cast
Max von SydowJesus
Michael Anderson Jr.James the Younger
Carroll BakerVeronica
Ina BalinMartha of Bethany
Victor BuonoSorak
Richard ConteBarabbas
Joanna DunhamMary Magdalene
José FerrerHerod Antipas
Van HeflinBar Amand
Charlton HestonJohn the Baptist
Martin LandauCaiaphas
Angela LansburyClaudia
Pat BooneAngel at the Tomb
Janet MargolinMary of Bethany
David McCallumJudas Iskarioth
Roddy McDowallMatthew
Dorothy McGuireThe Virgin Mary
Sal MineoUriah
Nehemiah PersoffShemiah
Donald PleasenceThe Dark Hermit - Satan
