The Greatest Story Ever Told

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 9, 1965

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

George Stevens Productions,George Stevens Jr. Productions

Cast

Max von Sydow,Michael Anderson Jr.,Carroll Baker,Ina Balin,Victor Buono,Richard Conte,Joanna Dunham,José Ferrer,Van Heflin,Charlton Hestonand 53 more

Director

George Stevens

Writer

James Lee Barrett,George Stevens,Fulton Oursler

Producer

George Stevens,George Stevens Jr.

Cinematography

Loyal Griggs,William C. Mellor

Music

Alfred Newman

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$15,500,000

IMDb

tt0059245