The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

1965 · 199 min · Drama, History

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.

Directed by George Stevens. Starring Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Ina Balin and Victor Buono.

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