Released:
1965-04-09

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.

Director:
George Stevens

Runtime:
3h 19min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Max von Sydow
  as
  Jesus
• 
  Michael Anderson Jr.
  as
  James the Younger
• 
  Carroll Baker
  as
  Veronica
• 
  Ina Balin
  as
  Martha of Bethany
• 
  Victor Buono
  as
  Sorak