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The Greatest Story Ever Told

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, April 9 1965
59 years ago
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Portrait of Max von SydowMax von SydowMax von Sydow was 35 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Jesus'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 10 1929 –
Sun, Mar 08 2020
Portrait of Michael Anderson Jr.Michael Anderson Jr.Michael Anderson Jr. was 21 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'James the Younger'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 06 1943
Portrait of Carroll BakerCarroll BakerCarroll Baker was 33 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Veronica'.
Birthday: Thu, May 28 1931
Portrait of Ina BalinIna BalinIna Balin was 27 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Martha of Bethany'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 12 1937 –
Wed, Jun 20 1990
Portrait of Victor BuonoVictor BuonoVictor Buono was 27 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Sorak'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 03 1938 –
Fri, Jan 01 1982
Portrait of Richard ConteRichard ConteRichard Conte was 55 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Barabbas'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 24 1910 –
Tue, Apr 15 1975
Portrait of Joanna DunhamJoanna DunhamJoanna Dunham was 28 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Mary Magdalene'.
Birthday: Wed, May 06 1936 –
Tue, Nov 25 2014
Portrait of José FerrerJosé FerrerJosé Ferrer was 53 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Herod Antipas'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 08 1912 –
Sun, Jan 26 1992
Portrait of Van HeflinVan HeflinVan Heflin was 54 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Bar Amand'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 13 1910 –
Fri, Jul 23 1971
Portrait of Charlton HestonCharlton HestonCharlton Heston was 41 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'John the Baptist'.
Birthday: Thu, Oct 04 1923 –
Sat, Apr 05 2008
Portrait of Martin LandauMartin LandauMartin Landau was 36 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Caiaphas'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 20 1928 –
Sat, Jul 15 2017
Portrait of Angela LansburyAngela LansburyAngela Lansbury was 39 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Claudia'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 16 1925 –
Tue, Oct 11 2022
Portrait of Pat BoonePat BoonePat Boone was 30 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Angel at the Tomb'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 01 1934
Portrait of Janet MargolinJanet MargolinJanet Margolin was 21 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Mary of Bethany'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 25 1943 –
Fri, Dec 17 1993
Portrait of David McCallumDavid McCallumDavid McCallum was 31 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Judas Iskarioth'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 19 1933 –
Mon, Sep 25 2023
Portrait of Roddy McDowallRoddy McDowallRoddy McDowall was 36 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Matthew'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 17 1928 –
Sat, Oct 03 1998
Portrait of Dorothy McGuireDorothy McGuireDorothy McGuire was 48 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'The Virgin Mary'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 14 1916 –
Thu, Sep 13 2001
Portrait of Sal MineoSal MineoSal Mineo was 26 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Uriah'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 10 1939 –
Thu, Feb 12 1976
Portrait of Nehemiah PersoffNehemiah PersoffNehemiah Persoff was 45 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Shemiah'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 02 1919 –
Tue, Apr 05 2022
Portrait of Donald PleasenceDonald PleasenceDonald Pleasence was 45 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'The Dark Hermit - Satan'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 05 1919 –
Thu, Feb 02 1995
Portrait of Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierSidney Poitier was 38 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Simon of Cyrene'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 20 1927 –
Fri, Jan 07 2022
Portrait of Claude RainsClaude RainsClaude Rains was 75 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'King Herod'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 09 1889 –
Tue, May 30 1967
Portrait of Gary RaymondGary RaymondGary Raymond was 29 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Simon Peter'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 20 1935
Portrait of Telly SavalasTelly SavalasTelly Savalas was 43 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Pontius Pilate'.
Birthday: Sat, Jan 21 1922 –
Sat, Jan 22 1994
Portrait of Joseph SchildkrautJoseph SchildkrautJoseph Schildkraut would have been no older than 67 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Nicodemus'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 22 1896 –
Tue, Jan 21 1964
Portrait of Paul StewartPaul StewartPaul Stewart was 57 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Questor'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 13 1908 –
Mon, Feb 17 1986
Portrait of John WayneJohn WayneJohn Wayne was 57 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Centurion at crucifixion'.
Birthday: Sun, May 26 1907 –
Mon, Jun 11 1979
Portrait of Shelley WintersShelley WintersShelley Winters was 44 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Woman who is healed'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 18 1920 –
Sat, Jan 14 2006
Portrait of Ed WynnEd WynnEd Wynn was 78 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Old Aram'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 09 1886 –
Sun, Jun 19 1966
Portrait of John AbbottJohn AbbottJohn Abbott was 59 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Aben'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 05 1905 –
Fri, May 24 1996
Portrait of Rodolfo AcostaRodolfo AcostaRodolfo Acosta was 44 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Captain of lancers'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 29 1920 –
Thu, Nov 07 1974
Portrait of Michael AnsaraMichael AnsaraMichael Ansara was 42 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Herod's commander'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 15 1922 –
Wed, Jul 31 2013
Portrait of Robert BlakeRobert BlakeRobert Blake was 31 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Simon the Zealot'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 18 1933 –
Thu, Mar 09 2023
Portrait of Burt BrinckerhoffBurt BrinckerhoffBurt Brinckerhoff was 28 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Andrew'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 25 1936
Portrait of Robert BuschRobert BuschRobert Busch was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Emissary'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John ConsidineJohn ConsidineJohn Considine was 30 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'John'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 02 1935
Portrait of Philip CoolidgePhilip CoolidgePhilip Coolidge was 56 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Chuza'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 25 1908 –
Tue, May 23 1967
Portrait of John CrawfordJohn CrawfordJohn Crawford was 44 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Alexander'.
Birthday: Mon, Sep 13 1920 –
Tue, Sep 21 2010
Portrait of Frank De KovaFrank De KovaFrank De Kova was 55 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'The tormentor'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 17 1910 –
Thu, Oct 15 1981
Portrait of Cyril DelevantiCyril DelevantiCyril Delevanti was 76 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Melchior'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 22 1889 –
Sat, Dec 13 1975
Portrait of Jamie FarrJamie FarrJamie Farr was 30 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Thaddaeus'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 01 1934
Portrait of David HedisonDavid HedisonDavid Hedison was 37 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Philip'.
Birthday: Fri, May 20 1927 –
Thu, Jul 18 2019
Portrait of Russell JohnsonRussell JohnsonRussell Johnson was 40 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Scribe'.
Birthday: Mon, Nov 10 1924 –
Thu, Jan 16 2014
Portrait of Mark LenardMark LenardMark Lenard was 40 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Balthazar'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 15 1924 –
Fri, Nov 22 1996
Portrait of Robert LoggiaRobert LoggiaRobert Loggia was 35 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Joseph'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 03 1930 –
Fri, Dec 04 2015
Portrait of John LuptonJohn LuptonJohn Lupton was 36 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Speaker of Capernaum'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 23 1928 –
Wed, Nov 03 1993
Portrait of Peter MannPeter MannPeter Mann was 26 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Nathanael'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 19 1938
Portrait of Tom ReeseTom ReeseTom Reese was 36 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Thomas'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 08 1928 –
Tue, Dec 12 2017
Portrait of Marian SeldesMarian SeldesMarian Seldes was 36 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Herodias'.
Birthday: Thu, Aug 23 1928 –
Mon, Oct 06 2014
Portrait of David SheinerDavid SheinerDavid Sheiner was 37 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'James the Elder'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 13 1928
Portrait of Frank SilveraFrank SilveraFrank Silvera was 50 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Caspar'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 24 1914 –
Thu, Jun 11 1970
Portrait of Joseph SirolaJoseph SirolaJoseph Sirola was 35 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Dumah'.
Birthday: Mon, Oct 07 1929 –
Sun, Feb 10 2019
Portrait of Abraham SofaerAbraham SofaerAbraham Sofaer was 68 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Joseph of Arimathaea'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 30 1896 –
Thu, Jan 21 1988
Portrait of Harold J. StoneHarold J. StoneHarold J. Stone was 52 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Gen. Varus'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 03 1913 –
Fri, Nov 18 2005
Portrait of Chet StrattonChet StrattonChet Stratton was 54 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Theophilus'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 31 1910 –
Tue, Jul 07 1970
Portrait of Michael TolanMichael TolanMichael Tolan was 39 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Lazarus'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 27 1925 –
Mon, Jan 31 2011
Portrait of Ron WhelanRon WhelanRon Whelan was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Annas'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jay C. FlippenJay C. FlippenJay C. Flippen was 66 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Drunken Soldier - Herod Antipas' Court'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 05 1899 –
Wed, Feb 03 1971
Portrait of Celia LovskyCelia LovskyCelia Lovsky was 68 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Woman Behind Railings'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 20 1897 –
Fri, Oct 12 1979
Portrait of Joseph V. PerryJoseph V. PerryJoseph V. Perry was 34 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Archelaus'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 13 1931 –
Wed, Feb 23 2000
Portrait of Marc CavellMarc CavellMarc Cavell was 25 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Bad Thief on Cross'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 28 1939 –
Sun, Feb 29 2004
Portrait of Johnny SevenJohnny SevenJohnny Seven was 39 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Pilate's Aide'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 23 1926 –
Fri, Jan 22 2010
Portrait of Dal JenkinsDal JenkinsDal Jenkins was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Philip'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of George StevensGeorge StevensGeorge Stevens was 60 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'
Birthday: Sun, Dec 18 1904 –
Sat, Mar 08 1975
Portrait of Paul BaxleyPaul BaxleyPaul Baxley was 41 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 24 1923 –
Fri, Mar 04 2011
Portrait of Loyal GriggsLoyal GriggsLoyal Griggs was 58 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 15 1906 –
Sat, May 06 1978
Portrait of William C. MellorWilliam C. MellorWilliam C. Mellor would have been no older than 59 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 29 1903 –
Tue, Apr 30 1963
Portrait of David LeanDavid LeanDavid Lean was 57 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 25 1908 –
Tue, Apr 16 1991
Portrait of Jean NegulescoJean NegulescoJean Negulesco was 65 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 26 1900 –
Sun, Jul 18 1993
Portrait of James Lee BarrettJames Lee BarrettJames Lee Barrett was 35 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 19 1929 –
Sun, Oct 15 1989
Portrait of George Stevens Jr.George Stevens Jr.George Stevens Jr. was 33 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 03 1932
Portrait of Harold F. KressHarold F. KressHarold F. Kress was 51 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Jun 26 1913 –
Sat, Sep 18 1999
Portrait of J. Frank O'NeillJ. Frank O'NeillJ. Frank O'Neill was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Argyle Nelson Jr.Argyle Nelson Jr.Argyle Nelson Jr. was 33 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 18 1931
Portrait of Alfred NewmanAlfred NewmanAlfred Newman was 64 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 17 1901 –
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Portrait of Neil SummersNeil SummersNeil Summers was 20 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 28 1944
Portrait of Charlie PicerniCharlie PicerniCharlie Picerni was 29 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 19 1935
Portrait of Henry WillsHenry WillsHenry Wills was 43 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts Coordinator, Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Wed, Sep 14 1921 –
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Portrait of Lynn StalmasterLynn StalmasterLynn Stalmaster was 37 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Casting'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 17 1927 –
Fri, Feb 12 2021
Portrait of Carol DanielsCarol DanielsCarol Daniels was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry GatlinJerry GatlinJerry Gatlin was 31 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 15 1933
Portrait of Vittorio Nino NovareseVittorio Nino NovareseVittorio Nino Novarese was 57 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Wed, May 15 1907 –
Mon, Oct 17 1983
Portrait of Bob TerhuneBob TerhuneBob Terhune was 36 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 13 1928 –
Tue, Aug 09 2016
Portrait of Loren JanesLoren JanesLoren Janes was 33 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 01 1931 –
Sat, Jun 24 2017
Portrait of Victor PaulVictor PaulVictor Paul was 38 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 25 1927 –
Tue, Sep 13 2011
Portrait of Clarence SliferClarence SliferClarence Slifer was 60 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 31 1904 –
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Portrait of Fulton OurslerFulton OurslerFulton Oursler was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Novel'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard DayRichard DayRichard Day was 68 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, May 09 1896 –
Tue, May 23 1972
Portrait of John EpperJohn EpperJohn Epper was 26 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 01 1938 –
Fri, Jul 20 2012
Portrait of William J. CreberWilliam J. CreberWilliam J. Creber was 33 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 26 1931
Portrait of Bob FolkersonBob FolkersonBob Folkerson was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Albert SimpsonAlbert SimpsonAlbert Simpson was 71 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Matte Painter'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 14 1893 –
Tue, Aug 12 1980
Portrait of David S. HallDavid S. HallDavid S. Hall was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Norm TaylorNorm TaylorNorm Taylor was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles E. WallaceCharles E. WallaceCharles E. Wallace was 62 in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Fri, Oct 17 1902 –
Fri, Feb 27 1981
Portrait of Johnny HagnerJohnny HagnerJohnny Hagner was >> in The Greatest Story Ever Told as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday