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09/04/1965 Drama, History 3h 19m
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Overview

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.

  1. George Stevens

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Max von Sydow

    Jesus

  2. Michael Anderson Jr.

    James the Younger

  3. Carroll Baker

    Veronica

  4. Ina Balin

    Martha of Bethany

  5. Victor Buono

    Sorak

  6. Richard Conte

    Barabbas

  7. Joanna Dunham

    Mary Magdalene

  8. José Ferrer

    Herod Antipas

  9. Van Heflin

    Bar Amand

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2024-09-05
Max von Sydow is Jesus in George Steven's take on the "King of Kings" story and aside from a suitably effective contribution from José Ferrer as Herod Antipas, gives the only decent performance in this epically long, plodding, depiction of the life of Christ. Clearly money was spent - the photography is epic, as is Alfred Newman's score but a first-rate cast of Hollywood A-listers ought to have delivered better. Sadly, it is hampered by a static script - producing some seriously stultifying dialogue; authentic but murky lighting and a paucity of action that makes the film drag. Aside from a g...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$20,000,000.00

Revenue
$15,500,000.00

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