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The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

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

  • Apr 9, 1965
  • 3h 19m
  • G

6.4/10

TMDB user score
225 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 drama and history film directed by George Stevens. Its leading cast includes Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr. and Carroll Baker. It runs for 3 hours 19 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
3 hours 19 minutes
Age rating (US)
G
Language
English
Audience signal
6.4/10 from 225 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) Original Trailer [HD] · plays from YouTube

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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
  • 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
  • Dorothy McGuire The Virgin Mary
  • Sal Mineo Uriah

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