# The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)

> A monumental and reverent Hollywood epic portraying Jesus of Nazareth’s life, teachings, anguish, crucifixion, and resurrection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1698

## Facts

- Runtime: 199 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: George Stevens
- Cast: Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Ina Balin, Victor Buono, Richard Conte, Joanna Dunham, José Ferrer
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059245/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: reverent, austere, solemn, easter viewing, religious reflection

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