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...

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.

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