The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965 · 199 min · EN · G · 6.4 (214 votes)
Dir. George Stevens · Starring Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Ina Balin, Victor Buono, Richard Conte · Music Alfred Newman

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

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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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A sweeping, reverent journey through the life of Christ. This grand spectacle feels both solemn and inspiring, offering a classic, faith-affirming cinematic experience.

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