The Greatest Story Ever Told
Movie
1965
G
3 HOURS 15 MINS
Holiday
Historical drama
Recounts the life of Jesus Christ, from his birth in Bethlehem to his crucifixion and resurrection, emphasizing key events and teachings.
Cast & Crew
Max von Sydow Jesus
Charlton Heston John the Baptist
Carroll Baker Veronica
Dorothy McGuire The Virgin Mary
Robert Loggia Joseph
Claude Rains King Herod
Jose Ferrer Herod Antipas
Marian Seldes Herodias
John Abbott Aben
Rodolfo Acosta Captain of lancers
Michael Ansara Herod's commander
Donald Pleasence The Dark Hermit/Satan
David McCallum Judas Iscariot
Roddy McDowall Matthew
Michael Anderson James the Younger
Robert Blake Simon the Zealot
David Sheiner James the Elder
Gary Raymond Peter
Burt Brinckerhoff Andrew
John Considine John
Jamie Farr Thaddaeus
David Hedison Philip
Telly Savalas Pontius Pilate
Angela Lansbury Claudia
John Wayne Centurion at crucifixion
Shelley Winters Woman who is healed
Van Heflin Bar Amand
Martin Landau Caiaphas
George Stevens Director
George Stevens Producer
James Lee Barrett Screenwriter
George Stevens Screenwriter
Alfred Newman Original Music
Loyal Griggs Cinematography
William C. Mellor Cinematography
Harold F. Kress Film Editing
J. Frank O'Neill Film Editing
Argyle Nelson Film Editing
Lynn Stalmaster Casting
William J. Creber Art Director
Richard Day Art Director
David S. Hall Art Director
Fred M. MacLean Set Decoration
Ray Moyer Set Decoration
Norman Rockett Set Decoration
Marjorie Best Costume Design
Vittorio Nino Novarese Costume Design
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, April 2
The life of Jesus (Max von Sydow), from birth to Resurrection.
Friday, April 4
The life of Jesus (Max von Sydow), from birth to Resurrection.
Friday, April 4
The life of Jesus (Max von Sydow), from birth to Resurrection.
Tuesday, April 8
The life of Jesus (Max von Sydow), from birth to Resurrection.
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