The Greatest Story Ever Told

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

Apr 9 1965 G 4h 20m
Biography, Drama, History

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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Plot

"My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?" It is towards this climactic crossroads that the story of Jesus of Nazareth leads, and to which, at the final moment, it again looks back in triumphant retrospect. It is the anguishing crossroads where the eternal questions of faith and doubt become resolved.

Written by

Fulton Oursler, Henry Denker, James Lee Barrett

Directed by

George Stevens

Cast

Max von Sydow, Dorothy McGuire, Charlton Heston

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

George Stevens Productions

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 1 win & 6 nominations total

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The Greatest Story Ever Told Official Trailer #1 - Max von Sydow Movie (1965) HD
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