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The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965
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
The Greatest Story Ever Told: Directed by George Stevens, Jean Negulesco. With Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Ina Balin. An all-star, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
- (11K)
- Biography, Drama, History
- George Stevens, David Lean, Jean Negulesco
- 1965-04-09
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In Theaters At Home TV Shows. From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ (Max von Sydow) is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling.
- (303)
- 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. 2,922 IMDb 6.6 3 h 19 min 1965. X-Ray G. Drama · Faith and Spirituality · Serious · Touching. Available to rent or buy.
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.
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) was an epic religious spectacle shot in Ultra Panavision 70 that attempted to lure audiences away from their living room television sets through a massive publicity campaign, an all-star cast, and a story that had broad, universal appeal - the Life of Christ.
