

The Greatest Story Ever Told
"Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding..."
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.
Movie Details
Budget
$20.0M
$20,000,000
Revenue
$15.5M
$15,500,000
Languages
English
Studio
George Stevens Jr. Productions
Key Crew

George Stevens
Director

George Stevens
Producer

George Stevens
Screenplay
Cast

Max von Sydow
Jesus

Michael Anderson Jr.
James the Younger

Carroll Baker
Veronica

Ina Balin
Martha of Bethany

Victor Buono
Sorak

Richard Conte
Barabbas

Joanna Dunham
Mary Magdalene

José Ferrer
Herod Antipas

Van Heflin
Bar Amand

Charlton Heston
John the Baptist

Martin Landau
Caiaphas

Angela Lansbury
Claudia

Pat Boone
Angel at the Tomb

Janet Margolin
Mary of Bethany

David McCallum
Judas Iskarioth

Roddy McDowall
Matthew

Dorothy McGuire
The Virgin Mary

Sal Mineo
Uriah

Nehemiah Persoff
Shemiah

Donald Pleasence
The Dark Hermit - Satan