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The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Apr 9, 1965
199 min
DramaHistory
6.4/ 10
207 votes

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.

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TMDB
6.4/10
207 votes
IMDB
6.5/10
12,202 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
42%
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Box Office & Budget

Budget$20,000,000Production cost
Box Office$15,500,000Worldwide gross
Profit-$4,500,000Loss
ROI
-22.5%Return on investment

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 5 Oscars. 1 win & 6 nominations total

Details

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"Only once in a lifetime... an entertainment so rich... an experience so rewarding..."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$20,000,000

Revenue

$15,500,000

Production Companies

George Stevens Jr. Productions

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