The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965 · directed by George Stevens
- Rating
- 56/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), directed by George Stevens, rates 56/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Max von Sydow
- Michael Anderson Jr.
- Carroll Baker
- Ina Balin
- Victor Buono
- Richard Conte
- Joanna Dunham
- José Ferrer
- Van Heflin
- Charlton Heston
Crew
- Loyal Griggs — Director of Photography
- William C. Mellor — Director of Photography
- Argyle Nelson Jr. — Editor
- Harold F. Kress — Editor
- J. Frank O'Neill — Editor
- Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer
- George Stevens — Screenplay
- James Lee Barrett — Screenplay
More from George Stevens
- Shane (1953) — 90/100 · hit
- Swing Time (1936) — 89/100 · hit
- I Remember Mama (1948) — 85/100 · hit
- Vivacious Lady (1938) — 82/100 · hit
- Giant (1956) — 80/100 · hit
- The Talk of the Town (1942) — 80/100 · hit
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