The Greatest Story Ever Told
1965 · 199 MIN · IMDB 6.6 · 12,370 VOTES · DIR. George Stevens
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,595 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:04:54 In the beginning was the Word.
00:12:54 And myrrh...
00:20:56 I wiII caII upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised...
00:26:58 Every valley shall be filled...
00:32:47 ...if a man knows the way to power and gIory.
00:40:53 Come with me.
00:48:16 Jesus.
00:53:17 Not at aII.
00:59:54 WeII, why are you hiding him from me?
01:08:39 I won't come with you at aII.
01:14:30 ...and they shaII hear my voice, and there shaII be one foId...
01:21:13 She was caught in the act of aduItery.
01:28:43 Then Iisten to him who waIks your kingdom.
01:34:50 The Christ.
01:40:44 If I'm not as my Father...
01:50:02 You've come to bury the dead?
02:05:37 I'm asking you where you got this oiI.
02:14:07 -Restore order. -Yes, sir.
02:22:03 Why have you come to us?
02:29:55 I have greatIy desired to eat Passover with you...
02:40:00 I don't know about sorcery.
02:45:34 Of what is He guiIty that it cannot wait for dayIight?
02:53:48 It is my duty...
03:07:10 ...hast Thou forsaken me?
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,595
Dialogue density8.0 lines / min
First line00:04:54
Final line03:07:10
Production Record
DirectorGeorge Stevens
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$15,500,000
IMDb votes12,370