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Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

  1. Cast 1

    Max von Sydow

    Jesus

  2. Cast 1

    Michael Anderson Jr.

    James the Younger

  3. Cast 1

    Carroll Baker

    Veronica

  4. Cast 1

    Ina Balin

    Martha of Bethany

  5. Cast 1

    Victor Buono

    Sorak

  6. Cast 1

    Richard Conte

    Barabbas

  7. Cast 1

    Joanna Dunham

    Mary Magdalene

  8. Cast 1

    José Ferrer

    Herod Antipas

  9. Cast 1

    Van Heflin

    Bar Amand

*Repent!* Sue me, but I like it plenty, all 3 hours plus of ass numbing is not a problem to me. It has been called a cumbersome bore, amongst other things, but some of the technical craft is amazing. The story itself is enthralling, building to the shattering Crucifixion parts of the tale, while for every pointless star cameo shoehorned into the production, there's also a Savalas, a Baker and a Heston. Then of course there's Sydow, giving a beautifully intense turn as Jesus, a magnetic portrayal that holds the attention throughout. Ironically director George Stevens struggled with his ow...

Status Released

Original LanguageEnglish 

Budget$20,000,000.00

Revenue $15,500,000.00

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