The Greatest Story Ever Told

April. 09,1965      G
Rating:
6.6
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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.

Max von Sydow as  Jesus
Michael Anderson Jr. as  James the Younger
Carroll Baker as  Veronica
Ina Balin as  Martha of Bethany
Victor Buono as  Sorak
Richard Conte as  Barabbas
Joanna Dunham as  Mary Magdalene
José Ferrer as  Herod Antipas
Van Heflin as  Bar Amand
Charlton Heston as  John the Baptist

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Reviews

BootDigest
1965/04/09

Such a frustrating disappointment

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Vashirdfel
1965/04/10

Simply A Masterpiece

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ShangLuda
1965/04/11

Admirable film.

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Afouotos
1965/04/12

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

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