Duration
185 minutes
Quick Summary
Biblical drama, starring Max von Sydow
About This Program
The life of Jesus, from His lowly birth in Bethlehem and the miracles He performed, to His ultimate betrayal at the hands of disciple Judas Iscariot and His death by crucifixion. Biblical drama, starring Max von Sydow, David McCallum, Telly Savalas, Charlton Heston, Angela Lansbury and Sidney Poitier, plus several cameos including John Wayne
The Greatest Story Ever Told broadcasts on BBC Two Northern Ireland at 9:00am, Tuesday, 23 December 2025. (Subtitles)
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Production Details
Year1965
Runtime191 mins
DirectorGeorge Stevens
Cast & Crew
GS
George StevensDirector
PB
Pat Booneas Young man at the tomb
ML
Martin Landauas Caiaphas
RC
Richard Conteas Barabbas
DM
David McCallumas Judas Iscariot
AL
Angela Lansburyas Claudia
JF
Jose Ferreras Herod Antipas
JW
John Wayneas Centurion
CH
Charlton Hestonas John the Baptist
DM
Dorothy Maguireas Mary
TS
Telly Savalasas Pontius Pilate
EW
Ed Wynnas Old Aram
CR
Claude Rainsas Herod the Great
RM
Roddy McDowallas Matthew
SP
Sidney Poitieras Simon of Cyrene
MV
Max von Sydowas Jesus