The Greatest Story Ever Told
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The Greatest Story Ever Told

(1965)Directed by George Stevens199 min · GDrama, History
“Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...”

A star hangs over Bethlehem, and a decree from King Herod sends soldiers through Egypt to kill every newborn boy. George Stevens follows the child grown into Jesus (Max von Sydow), who is baptized by John the Baptist and gathers followers, among them James the Younger (Michael Anderson Jr.). Their bond is tested at the Last Supper, where Judas is already working against the man who trusts him.

Michael Anderson Jr.as James the Younger
Carroll Bakeras Veronica
Ina Balinas Martha of Bethany
Victor Buonoas Sorak
Richard Conteas Barabbas
Joanna Dunhamas Mary Magdalene
José Ferreras Herod Antipas
Van Heflinas Bar Amand
Charlton Hestonas John the Baptist
Martin Landauas Caiaphas
Angela Lansburyas Claudia
Pat Booneas Angel at the Tomb
Janet Margolinas Mary of Bethany
David McCallumas Judas Iskarioth
Roddy McDowallas Matthew
Dorothy McGuireas The Virgin Mary
Sal Mineoas Uriah
Donald Pleasenceas The Dark Hermit - Satan
Sidney Poitieras Simon of Cyrene
Claude Rainsas King Herod
Gary Raymondas Simon Peter
Telly Savalasas Pontius Pilate