movie backdrop
The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew
  • Recommendations

Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 9, 1965

Runtime

3h 19m

Genres

Drama, History

User Score

64%

Original Title

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Production Companies

George Stevens Jr. Productions

Director

George Stevens

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$15,500,000

Description

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.