The Silver Chalice

"I bid you seek the lost Silver Cup - for Sin is rising like the swollen rivers..."

Dec 20 1954 Approved 2h 22m
Drama, Romance

A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and Jesus himself. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.

Plot

A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver, and sculpt around its rim, the faces of the disciples and Jesus. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah, by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.

Written by

Thomas B. Costain, Lesser Samuels

Directed by

Victor Saville

Cast

Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures, Victor Saville Productions

Languages

Italiano, English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 1 win & 2 nominations total

Trailers
The Silver Chalice (1954) Official Trailer - Paul Newman, Jack Palance Biblical Epic Movie HD
Featurettes
The Silver Chalice - Trailer
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