The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 American epic film produced and directed by George Stevens and distributed by United Artists. It is a retelling of the story of Jesus Christ, from the Nativity through the Resurrection. This film is notable for its large ensemble cast and for being the last film appearance of Claude Rains. The Greatest Story Ever Told originated as a U.S. radio series in 1947, half-hour episodes inspired by the Gospels. The ... More
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Initial release date:

  • Feb 15, 1965

Directed by:

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Rating:

G (USA)

Runtime:

  • 3 h 19 min

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  • The Greatest Story Ever Told

Film

Directed by

George Stevens

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Jean Negulesco

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David Lean

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Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1965
  • Mar 6, 2001
  • Jul 6, 2004
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Runtime:

  • 3 h 19 min
  • 3 h 17 min
  • 4 h 20 min
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  • 20,000,000

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Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1965
  • 1965
  • 1965
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Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 2,256
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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