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The Greatest Story Ever Told, 1965

Starring: Max Von Sydow, Charlton Heston

Directed by: George Stevens

Written by: George Stevens

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 199 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:6.3

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The Greatest Story Ever Told can be described as contemplative, atmospheric, and captivating. The plot revolves around corrupt rulers, a miraculous event, and leadership. The main genres are drama, period, and historical. In terms of style, The Greatest Story Ever Told is epic. In approach, it is serious and realistic. The storytelling is slow paced. The Greatest Story Ever Told is set, at least in part, in the desert. It is located in the Holy Land. It takes place in ancient times. The Greatest Story Ever Told is based on a book.

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George Stevens presents his monumental adaptation of the story of Jesus Christ starring Max von Sydow. The film concentrates on the most familiar episodes of the biblical story, including the birth of Christ in Bethlehem, Herod's (Jose Ferrer) decree of the execution of all male children in Judea, and the Holy family's escape into Egypt. It continues as Christ encounters John the Baptist (Charlton Heston) searches for the Twelve Apostles, and raises Lazarus (Michael Tolan), while John the Baptist is executed. It concludes with Jesus' expulsion of the moneylenders from the temple, the instruction of the Apostles at the Last Supper, Christ's betrayal by Judas (David McCallum), the Passion, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. The product of years of research and planning by Stevens, the film features a huge cast of stars, among whom Von Sydow, McCallum, Dorothy McGuire (Mary), Sidney Poitier (Simon of Cyrene), Claude Rains (Herod the Great), Donald Pleasence (The Devil), Martin Landau (Caiaphas), and Janet Margolin (Mary of Bethany), give fine performances.