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The Greatest Story Ever Told is a american film of genre Drama directed by George Stevens released in USA on 15 february 1965 with Max von Sydow
The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 15 february 1965
Length 3h45
Directed by George Stevens, David Lean, Jean Negulesco, William Hale, David S. Hall, Paul Baxley, Richard Talmadge
OriginUSA
Themes Films set in Africa, Films about religion, Films about sexuality, Films based on the Bible, Portrayals of Jesus in film, Films about virginity
Rating64%
The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 American epic film produced and directed by George Stevens. It is a retelling of the story of Jesus Christ, from the Nativity through the Resurrection. This film is notable for its large ensemble cast and for being the last film appearance of Claude Rains.
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Ce film se veut une adaptation cinématographique de la vie de Jésus Christ telle que relatée selon le Nouveau Testament.Actors
Max von Sydow
(Jesus)
Charlton Heston
(John the Baptist)
Martin Landau
(Caiaphas)
Dorothy McGuire
(The Virgin Mary)
José Ferrer
(Herod Antipas)
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