The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
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 ...
Rating: 6.4
Genres Biography, Drama, History
Original language: en
IMDb tt0059245
Stars
Max von Sydow as Jesus Christ
Charlton Heston as John the Baptist
Richard Conte as Judas Iscariot
Carroll Baker as Mary Magdalene
Martin Landau as Peter
José Ferrer as Herod
Dorothy McGuire as Mary, Mother of Jesus
Creators
Burt Brinckerhoff (Director)
George Stevens (Producer)
George Stevens (Writer)
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