The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told is an American epic film by George Stevens from 1965 with Max von Sydow in the lead role.

Action

Retold is the life of Jesus from his birth in the stable at Bethlehem to his crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.

During the Roman rule over Judea, Jesus is born in a poor family. As a grown man he collects twelve disciples around him, preaching the kingdom of his father. But that is precisely the Jewish priesthood an eyesore. With the help of the Roman garrison Jesus is arrested, sentenced to death and after the election of the people of Jerusalem, instead of him to pardon the rebels Barabbas crucified.

Reviews

"Unlike in conventional colossal films on the topic here the show effects recede in favor of a more thoughtful, well-controlled solemnity. To this end, Max von Sydow adds, interprets the main role cautious, thoughtful and sensitive. "

" The life of Jesus from birth to the Ascension in a more than three-hour American color film, although it adheres to the Gospel accounts, but makes use of the well several times already familiar and controversial rightly Bible movie clichés. "

Awards

Background

George Stevens presented the film for United Artists ago.

  • Jean Negulesco and David Lean helped out and shot some scenes.
  • The movie was shot in Ultra Panavision.
  • The locations were located in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah.
  • The U.S. version originally had a length of more than four hours.
  • In the movie Handel's Messiah and Verdi's Requiem was recorded.
  • The film was originally supposed to take about four hours. He was considered too long and that is why many scenes were cut out. Angela Lansbury reported that their role was actually created much bigger, but by the cut fell away almost all of her scenes. They can be seen only in a few times in the background and she only speaks a single sentence.

Production Notes

The buildings were designed by William J. Creber, Richard Day and David S. Hall. Sound engineer was Charles E. Wallace. The screenshots created Fred M. MacLean, Ray Moyer and Norman Rockett. The costumes gave Diana Wilson, Marjorie Best and Vittorio Nino Novarese. The equipment organized Sam Gordon. The special effects were by Johnny Borgese and Daniel Hays. The conductor was Ken Darby. Locations for the film were in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah, in the United States.

Soundtrack

  • Alfred Newman: The Greatest Story Ever Told Soundtrack September 2004 CD released on the label under the number Colosseum VSD (CVS) 6604th
1965 in film Screenplay James Lee Barrett Film score Alfred Newman (composer) Loyal Griggs William C. Mellor Harold F. Kress Pontius Pilate's wife Paul Stewart (actor) John Abbott (actor, born 1905) Jamie Farr Johnny Seven (actor) Entering heaven alive Academy Award for Best Cinematography Academy Award for Best Production Design Academy Award for Best Visual Effects Academy Award for Best Original Score Ultra Panavision 70 Richard Day (art director) David S. Hall (art director) Alice Adams (Film) Swing Time Vivacious Lady Gunga Din (film) Penny Serenade Woman of the Year I Remember Mama Giant (1956 film) The Diary of Anne Frank (1959 film) The Only Game in Town (film)
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