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The Greatest Story Ever Told

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Original title

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Year

1965

Running time

200 min.

Country

United States

Director

George Stevens, David Lean, Jean Negulesco

Screenwriter

James Lee Barrett. Novel: Fulton Oursler

Cast

Music

Hugo Friedhofer, Alfred Newman, Fred Steiner

Cinematography

Loyal Griggs, William C. Mellor

Producer

United Artists

Genre

Drama | Religion. Biblical

Synopsis

George Stevens presents his monumental adaptation of the story of Jesus Christ starring Max von Sydow. The film concentrates on the most familiar episodes of the biblical story, including the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, Herod's (Jose Ferrer) decree of the execution of all male children in Judea, and the Holy family's escape into Egypt. It continues as Christ encounters John the Baptist (Charlton Heston) searches for the Twelve Apostles, and raises Lazarus (Michael Tolan), while John the Baptist is executed. It concludes with Jesus' expulsion of the moneylenders from the temple, the instruction of the Apostles at the Last Supper, Christ's betrayal by Judas (David McCallum), the Passion, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. The product of years of research and planning by Stevens, the film features a huge cast of stars.

Awards: 1965: 5 Nominations for Oscar, including, OST, Costume Design color, Art Direction color

1965: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films

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The Greatest Story Ever Told

1965

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