
The Greatest Story Ever Told
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.
Release Date: 1965-04-09
Drama
History
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Casts

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