

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)
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.
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.

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