The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

  • G
  • 02/15/1965 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 3h 19m

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

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.

George Stevens

Screenplay, Director

James Lee Barrett

Screenplay

Fulton Oursler

Novel

Cast

Max von Sydow's headshot

Max von Sydow

Jesus
Michael Anderson Jr.'s headshot

Michael Anderson Jr.

James the Younger
Carroll Baker's headshot

Carroll Baker

Veronica
Ina Balin's headshot

Ina Balin

Martha of Bethany
Victor Buono's headshot

Victor Buono

Sorak
Richard Conte's headshot

Richard Conte

Barabbas
Joanna Dunham's headshot

Joanna Dunham

Mary Magdalene
José Ferrer's headshot

José Ferrer

Herod Antipas

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