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The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 American epic religious film about the retelling of the Biblical account about Jesus of Nazareth, from the Nativity through to the Ascension. Produced and directed by George Stevens, with an ensemble cast, it features the final film performances of Claude Rains and Joseph Schildkraut.
- $20 million
- Alfred Newman
- George Stevens
A 1965 epic film that depicts the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, starring Max von Sydow and Charlton Heston. See cast, crew, reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more on IMDb.
- (11K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- George Stevens, David Lean, Jean Negulesco
- 1965-04-09
A biblical epic film directed by George Stevens and David Lean, starring Max von Sydow as Jesus and Charlton Heston as John the Baptist. See the full list of cast and crew members, including writers, producers, composers, and more.
Synopsis. Part I Three wise men (the Magi) Caspar (Frank Silvera), Balthazar (Mark Lenard) and Melchior (Cyril Delevanti) follow a brightly shining star from Asia to Jerusalem in search of the newborn king it portents. They are summoned by King Herod (Claude Rains) the Great, whose advisers inform him of a Messiah mentioned in various prophecies.
A 1965 epic film that depicts the life of Jesus Christ with a star-studded cast and biblical detail. Critics are divided on its quality, while audiences rate it higher, but both agree on its length and slow pace.
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- George Stevens
- G
- Max Von Sydow
Max Von Sydow, John Wayne, Charlton Heston, Sidney Poitier and Shelley Winters are exquisite in this inspiring, grand-scale portrayal of the life of Jesus Christ. 2,918 IMDb 6.6 3 h 19 min 1965. X-Ray G. Drama · Faith and Spirituality · Serious · Touching. Available to rent or buy.
The Greatest Story Ever Told. 1965 · 3 hr 20 min. G. Drama. With an all-star cast, the life and teachings of Jesus Christ of Nazareth are retold on a grand scale in this inspiring, larger-than-life film. Subtitles: English. Starring: Carroll Baker Charlton Heston Angela Lansbury Sidney Poitier Max Von Sydow John Wayne Shelley Winters.
