The Greatest Story Ever Told

Name: The Greatest Story Ever Told
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1965-04-09
Duration: 3 h 19 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Ina Balin, Victor Buono

1965·Movie·G·199 min·★ 6.4(214)

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About The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 English-language drama and history film directed by George Stevens. The cast is led by Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker. It has a runtime of 3h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, Plex.

The Greatest Story Ever Told was produced by George Stevens Jr. Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on April 9, 1965, and carries a G certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $16 million worldwide.

Director: George Stevens
Writers: George Stevens, James Lee Barrett
Release date: April 9, 1965
Original language: English
Age rating: G
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $20 million
Box office: $16 million
Production: George Stevens Jr. Productions

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The Greatest Story Ever Told cast & crew

The Greatest Story Ever Told was directed by George Stevens and written by George Stevens and James Lee Barrett.

The cast features 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, and Richard Conte as Barabbas.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alfred Newman, cinematography is by William C. Mellor, and it was produced by George Stevens and George Stevens Jr..

Is The Greatest Story Ever Told worth watching?

The Greatest Story Ever Told holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 214 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 3h 19m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama and history, The Greatest Story Ever Told is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Greatest Story Ever Told

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