The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding...

• Drama
• History

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.

Rating

6.4 / 10 (224 votes)

Release date

April 9, 1965

Runtime

3h 19m

Language

English

Director

George Stevens

Status

Released