The Greatest Story Ever Told
movie
Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...
Released April 09, 1965
Overview
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.
Cast
Max von Sydow
as
Jesus
Michael Anderson Jr.
as
James the Younger
Carroll Baker
as
Veronica
Ina Balin
as
Martha of Bethany
Victor Buono
as
Sorak
Richard Conte
as
Barabbas
Joanna Dunham
as
Mary Magdalene
José Ferrer
as
Herod Antipas
Van Heflin
as
Bar Amand
Charlton Heston
as
John the Baptist
Martin Landau
as
Caiaphas
Angela Lansbury
as
Claudia
Crew
Lynn Stalmaster
as
Casting
George Stevens
as
Director
Henry Wills
as
Stunts Coordinator
George Stevens
as
Producer
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Loyal Griggs
as
Director of Photography
George Stevens Jr.
as
Producer
William C. Mellor
as
Director of Photography
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David S. Hall
as
Art Direction
Alfred Newman
as
Original Music Composer
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William J. Creber
as
Production Design
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Richard Day
as
Art Direction
George Stevens
as
Screenplay