1473:: "Unfortunately some of the landscapes around Jerusalem were exciting, but many had been worn down through the years by erosion and man, invaders and wars, to places of less spectacular aspects." Stevens then decided to film in the United States, explaining: "I wanted to get an effect of grandeur as a background to Christ, and none of the Holy Land areas shape up with the excitement of the American southwest. ... I know that Colorado is not the Jordan, nor is Southern Utah Palestine. But our intention is to romanticize the area, and it can be done better here."
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would devise more different angles from which to cover than you'd think possible. You'd finish a day's work on a scene confident that there was no other possible coverage, yet find yourself there a day or two longer while George explored further ideas." Meanwhile, interior studio filming was shot at the
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called the film "a big, powerful moving picture demonstrating vast cinematic resource". He also praised von Sydow's performance, writing he "is a tower of strength and sensitivity". However, he felt
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described the film as the "world's most conglomerate
Biblical picture" with "scenes in which the grandeur of nature is brilliantly used to suggest the surge of the human spirit in waves of exaltation and awe." However, he felt the scenes of Jesus preaching to the multitude were too repetitive and "he
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as Jesus, several studio board members expressed concern about the eventual production costs. More than $ 1 million had already been spent on script preparation and there was no established filming date. The studio agreed to hand over the film rights to
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and demand to see for themselves by bringing a blind man named Aram and demanding that Jesus make him see. When he does not, the people are disgusted that he dare call himself the Son of God, and briefly try to stone him. Later Jesus reunites with his mother, and greets Mary, Martha as well as their
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Filming was initially scheduled to last 20 weeks. However, filming fell behind schedule due to
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that the film "was way ahead of any other previous UA hard-tickets being used up for each group and window sales." One year into its release, the film had earned $ 12.1 million worldwide, being equally split across domestic and international territories. However, this was far less than the $ 35–38
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Twenty-eight minutes were cut for the release of the film in
Washington D.C. to tighten the film without deleting any scenes and these cuts were later made to the other prints. The film was edited further with a running time of 137 to 141 minutes for its general release in the United States. This
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An urban legend told of Wayne delivering his only spoken line in the film, "Truly this man was the Son of God" three times, none of which worked to
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instead. Pilate asks Jesus if he has anything to say, but Jesus merely states that his kingdom is "not of this world," something that the Hermit and others claim is a challenge to the authority of Rome and the Roman emperor. With no other choice, Pilate reluctantly orders Jesus to be crucified.
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In June 1960, Denker sued Fox to reclaim the film rights and for $ 2.5 million of damages, claiming the studio had failed to release the film before the end of 1959. When Denker and
Oursler's estate sold the rights to Fox, Denker had placed a clause in the contract dictating the agreement. In
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included school study guides, children's books, and a reprint of the original novel by
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is a lot less vulgar , though audiences are apt to be intimidated by its pretentious solemnity, which amounts to 3 hours and 41 minutes' worth of impeccable boredom. As for vigorous ideas, there are none that would seem new to a beginners' class in Bible study."
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The post-release editing of the film further disrupted the musical composition. The twin climaxes of Newman's score were his elaborate choral finales to Act 1 (the raising of
Lazarus) and Act 2 (the Resurrection of Jesus). Stevens eventually substituted the
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September 1961, 20th Century Fox announced it had "indefinitely postponed" the project. Skouras refused to explain the reasons for canceling the project, but the decision was made after the studio had posted a $ 13 million loss in the previous year.
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Three weeks after opening at the Warner Cinerama, the film had earned nearly $ 250,000 in advance ticket sales. Based on the ticket sales and advanced reserve-seating ticket sales before Easter, Eugene Picker, United Artists vice president, told
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Peter mourns as Jesus is being laid to rest in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea. The Pharisees ask for Pilate to place guards around the tomb and seal it, to prevent a possible theft of the corpse that could potentially fulfil a prophecy of
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that he would continue to consult on the project "until George Stevens tells me to stop". The contributions Sandburg made included a brief conversation between Judas Iscariot and Mary Magdalene discussing her use of expensive perfume to
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escort Lazarus to his home in Bethany, Jesus heals Aram's sight. As Herod's soldiers draw nearer, Jesus and the others flee. When informed that Lazarus is dying, Jesus does not go immediately to Bethany, but to the Jordan with the group
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should the film earn $ 5 million in profits. That same month, four American film studios—including Magna Theatre Corporation—and two in Europe made offers to finance the film. By November 1961, Stevens had moved the project to
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wishes only to maintain peace. Since the Jordan is ruled by Herod, he permits the priests to inform him of what is occurring. When he hears that the Baptist is speaking of a Messiah, Herod sends soldiers to arrest him.
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for two sequences. Lean accepted the offer, to which Stevens suggested he direct the Nativity scenes. Lean declined but he decided to direct the scenes with Herod the Great. Lean cast Claude Rains as Herod the Great.
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film. The final production budget had spent nearly $ 20 million (equivalent to $ 199 million in 2023) plus additional editing and promotion charges, making it the most expensive film shot in the United States.
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and his brother Harry playfully noted: "It is impossible for those watching the film to avoid the merry game of 'Spot the Star', and the road to Calvary in particular comes to resemble the Hollywood Boulevard
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begins to cover the sky, and from the cross, Jesus asks why God has forsaken him. He is offered a drink from a wine soaked sponge, and dies as the storm erupts. A centurion states that he was the "
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as the child's birthplace, he sends the Magi there to confirm the child's existence, but secretly sends guards to follow them and to "keep informed." In Bethlehem, the Magi find a married couple,
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in New York City on February 15, 1965 to a polarized response from film critics. It was also a box office disappointment, earning $ 15.5 million against a $ 20 million budget. It did receive five
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in Washington, D.C. It also opened March 10 in Chicago, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh and in Boston on March 11. A shorter version was released in February 1967 for its general release in Chicago.
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as clouds engulf him. He then states that he will always be with them, "even unto the end of the world," and his image fades into the clouds, and to a painting of him on the church wall as
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to indicate that he is the man to be arrested. Knowing that Judas has betrayed him, Jesus orders Peter to "put back sword," and goes quietly with the soldiers. He is
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and send him back to Pilate. As Jesus is escorted back to Pilate, the Hermit continues to observe, and Peter once again denies Jesus, as a remorseful Judas looks on.
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watch, the Magi present gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant. After observing the distant spies' departure, the magi leave, then an angel's voice
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shortened version removed Jesus's 40-day journey into the wilderness, featuring Donald Pleasence as well as appearances by John Wayne and Shelley Winters.
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most distracting nonsense is the pop-up of familiar faces in so-called cameo roles, jarring the illusion." Robert J. Landry of
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encouragement. His wife is the ex-wife of Herod's brother, and has been verbally attacked by John for being an adulteress.
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3354:"'Greatest Story' Crashing Through With Big Advances, Strong Run"
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3119:(June 14, 1967). "The Greatest Story Ever Told".
2318:"Film Rights to 'Greatest Story' Hits Legal Snag"
1796:. His only begotten son turns out to be a bore."
729:while Judas returns to the Pharisees and is paid
328:A few months later, Stevens moved the project to
4699:Film portrayals of Jesus' death and resurrection
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3025:"Trimming All 'Greatest Story' Prints 28 Mins".
2523:"Sandburg Back to N.C, But Continues on 'Story'"
1828:Months after the film's release, United Artists
773:Pilate presents Jesus before the assembled crowd
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1973:Best Music, Score – Substantially Original
1891:Best Art Direction – Set Decoration, Color
1195:(1961) was in development, helmed by producer
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292:, it features the final film performances of
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4704:Portrayals of Mary, mother of Jesus, in film
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3047:"Film Reviews: The Greatest Story Ever Told"
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2108:""Jerusalem, Jerusalem" ( Luke 13:1–35 )"
3567:. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland.
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3454:"NY Times: The Greatest Story Ever Told"
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3225:"Screen: 'The Greatest Story Ever Told'"
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3069:Michalczyk, John J. (22 February 2004).
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2748:"'The Greatest Story' in One Man's View"
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2397:Scheuer, Philip K. (September 6, 1961).
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332:. He decided to film the project in the
4759:English-language historical drama films
4709:Cultural depictions of John the Baptist
3681:Medved, Harry; Medved, Michael (1984).
3299:"Christ Never Tried to Please Everyone"
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3138:Journal of Religion and Popular Culture
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1854:was nominated for five Academy Awards:
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407:. Mary states that the child's name is
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3564:Jean Negulesco: The Life and the Films
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2231:Pryor, Thomas M. (November 19, 1958).
1321:Pre-production poster from 1960, with
1266:. Stevens then met with Moffat at the
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4719:Cultural depictions of Pontius Pilate
4714:Cultural depictions of Judas Iscariot
4669:Depictions of Herod the Great on film
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3707:Giant: George Stevens, a Life on Film
3639:The Actor's Life: Journals, 1956–1976
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2066:"The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965)"
1461:In late April 1960, Stevens, his son
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628:sermon on a mountain to a great crowd
602:a woman caught in the act of adultery
557:Meanwhile, the Jerusalem priests and
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2343:Archer, Eugene (September 1, 1961).
2324:. September 13, 1961. pp. 9, 24
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1985:Best Effects, Special Visual Effects
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3735:John Wayne: The Man Behind the Myth
3276:Gill, Brendan (February 13, 1965).
2812:Land, Barbara; Myrick Land (1995).
2745:Stang, JoAnne (February 14, 1965).
2710:"Compassion Ideal to Guide Stevens"
2656:Shipman, David (January 25, 1994).
2593:. February 20, 1961. Part III, p. 6
2378:. September 6, 1961. pp. 3, 13
2346:"Film About Jesus Postponed by Fox"
1289:. In September 1961, Sandburg told
1150:and inspired by the four canonical
689:drives them and money changers away
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4739:Cultural depictions of Saint Peter
4734:Portrayals of Saint Joseph in film
3666:. New York: Simon & Schuster.
3090:Halliwell's Film Guide 9th edition
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1709:In 1993, the film was released on
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1484:. The first sequence shot was the
737:. When they arrive in Gethsemane,
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552:helps a crippled man to walk again
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468:Many years later, a prophet named
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1469:. However, in 1965, Stevens told
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4654:Films directed by George Stevens
3883:The Cohens and Kellys in Trouble
3396:"'Greatest Story's' Slow Payoff"
2937:. University Press of Kentucky.
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2529:. September 20, 1961. p. 15
2133:Schallert, Edwin (May 3, 1954).
1784:magazine, stated: "The scale of
1384:, the adoptive father of Jesus;
727:Jesus goes to Gethsemane to pray
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4679:American historical drama films
4301:It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
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2180:. June 29, 1960. pp. 4, 20
754:bring Jesus to the tired Pilate
4588:Cinerama Releasing Corporation
3329:"The Greatest Story Ever Told"
2935:Claude Rains: An Actor's Voice
2793:. October 31, 1962. p. 17
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2004:List of American films of 1965
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4724:Films scored by Alfred Newman
4674:American religious epic films
3757:Stevens, Jr., George (2022).
3712:University of Wisconsin Press
3521:University of Wisconsin Press
3411:– via Internet Archive.
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2261:"Three Epics Based on Christ"
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4649:1960s historical drama films
4332:The Greatest Story Ever Told
4280:Cinerama's Russian Adventure
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4067:The Greatest Story Ever Told
3826:The Greatest Story Ever Told
3815:The Greatest Story Ever Told
3804:The Greatest Story Ever Told
3797:AFI Catalog of Feature Films
3791:The Greatest Story Ever Told
3765:University Press of Kentucky
3561:Capua, Michelangelo (2017).
3403:. March 23, 1966. p. 21
3031:. March 10, 1965. p. 1.
2112:The Gospel according to Luke
2014:Cultural depictions of Jesus
1852:The Greatest Story Ever Told
1794:The Greatest Story Ever Told
1786:The Greatest Story Ever Told
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3685:The Hollywood Hall of Shame
3360:. March 17, 1965. p. 2
3071:"Jesus Christ, cinema star"
2724:– via Newspapers.com.
2622:. March 3, 1961. p. 70
2601:– via Newspapers.com.
2415:– via Newspapers.com.
1997:
1650:in Los Angeles and then in
1372:In major supporting roles,
752:The Pharisees and Caiaphas
708:one of them will betray him
665:brings Lazarus back to life
495:and the Galilean fishermen
284:. Produced and directed by
191:February 15, 1965
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4197:Seven Wonders of the World
3704:Moss, Marilyn Ann (2004).
2503:. July 6, 1960. p. 24
1957:Best Costume Design, Color
1937:Best Cinematography, Color
1839:National Catholic Register
1792:wrote: "God is unlucky in
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1492:in Nevada represented the
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3251:"Cinema: Calendar Christ"
3088:John Walker, ed. (1993).
2907:The Saturday Evening Post
2658:"Obituary: Telly Savalas"
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3456:. Movies & TV Dept.
2880:Medved & Medved 1984
2837:D'Arc, James V. (2010).
2774:Medved & Medved 1984
2696:Medved & Medved 1984
2572:Medved & Medved 1984
2458:Medved & Medved 1984
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1179:In November 1958, while
806:, Jesus is stripped and
649:At Nazareth, the people
486:tempts Jesus three times
4059:The Diary of Anne Frank
3542:David Lean: A Biography
2933:Skal, David J. (2008).
2814:A short history of Reno
2120:10.5040/bci-0019.ch-012
1687:Smithsonian Institution
1644:Warner Cinerama Theatre
1595:The Diary of Anne Frank
1478:Crossing of the Fathers
1186:The Diary of Anne Frank
859:
842:Jesus ascends to heaven
731:thirty pieces of silver
632:turning water into wine
405:newborn son in a manger
403:, who are laying their
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353:Warner Cinerama Theatre
4623:Waller Gunnery Trainer
4466:To the Moon and Beyond
4420:Krakatoa, East of Java
3462:. 2012. Archived from
2616:"Hollywood: No Cliché"
1966:Vittorio Nino Novarese
1748:The Hollywood Reporter
1619:George Frideric Handel
1440:as a Roman centurion.
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796:a woman wipes his face
762:Jesus is sent to Herod
4659:Films shot in Arizona
4398:2001: A Space Odyssey
4322:Mediterranean Holiday
4075:The Only Game in Town
4035:Something to Live For
3422:Greydanus, Steven D.
3223:(February 16, 1965).
1946:posthumous nomination
1911:posthumous nomination
1530:Desilu Culver Studios
1320:
1158:, a senior editor at
316:Twentieth Century Fox
4749:1960s American films
4689:United Artists films
4525:Indian Hills Theater
4343:The Hallelujah Trail
4271:The Best of Cinerama
4261:How the West Was Won
4218:South Seas Adventure
4094:That Justice Be Done
4011:The More the Merrier
4003:The Talk of the Town
3955:A Damsel in Distress
3513:Balio, Tino (2009).
3279:"The Current Cinema"
3150:10.3138/jrpc.8.1.002
2009:List of Easter films
1799:In an interview for
1715:He Walks With Beauty
1350:The Ten Commandments
958:Michael Anderson Jr.
733:to lead soldiers to
691:. Even though it is
439:pro-Israel rebellion
199: (United States)
4613:Ultra Panavision 70
4608:Super Panavision 70
4504:Pictureville Cinema
4354:Battle of the Bulge
4208:Search for Paradise
3591:. Scarecrow Press.
2923:, pp. 493–495.
2776:, pp. 136–137.
2472:, pp. 277–278.
1990:J. McMillan Johnson
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1691:market segmentation
1579:Ultra Panavision 70
1498:Sermon on the Mount
1341:and such things as
1205:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
808:nailed to the cross
587:Joseph of Arimathea
413:the local shepherds
336:, rather than the
265:is a 1965 American
4664:Films shot in Utah
4582:Cinerama Adventure
4387:Custer of the West
4112:(2017 documentary)
4027:A Place in the Sun
3979:Vigil in the Night
3866:Films directed by
3831:TCM Movie Database
3459:The New York Times
3229:The New York Times
3177:The New York Times
2753:The New York Times
2434:The New York Times
2351:The New York Times
2296:The New York Times
2239:The New York Times
2211:The New York Times
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1736:The New York Times
1664:The New York Times
1471:The New York Times
1444:1984, film critic
1344:Samson and Delilah
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985:Joseph Schildkraut
854:"Hallelujah Chorus
739:Judas kisses Jesus
718:, then shares the
716:farewell discourse
484:. The Dark Hermit
428:escaped into Egypt
298:Joseph Schildkraut
4694:Films about Jesus
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3995:Woman of the Year
3774:978-0-813-19541-4
3749:978-0-451-21414-0
3721:978-0-299-20433-4
3689:. Perigee Books.
3650:978-0-671-83016-8
3598:978-0-810-82509-3
3574:978-1-476-66653-2
3553:978-0-312-14578-1
3530:978-0-299-23013-5
2944:978-0-8131-2432-2
2848:978-1-423-60587-4
2823:978-0-87417-262-1
2714:Los Angeles Times
2591:Los Angeles Times
2405:Los Angeles Times
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1903:William J. Creber
1866:Date of ceremony
1726:Critical reaction
1615:Hallelujah Chorus
1534:William C. Mellor
1325:as the Centurion.
1272:James Lee Barrett
1225:(1961), starring
792:through Jerusalem
789:carries his cross
511:." He tells them
274:Jesus of Nazareth
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3923:Alice Adams
3915:The Nitwits
3407:February 8,
3364:February 8,
3338:February 4,
3309:February 4,
3261:February 4,
3203:DVD Verdict
3183:February 8,
2892:Heston 1979
2797:February 8,
2759:February 4,
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2626:February 9,
2597:February 9,
2533:February 8,
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2077:January 22,
2071:The Numbers
1899:Richard Day
1652:Miami Beach
1567:second unit
1514:Canyonlands
1510:Lake Powell
1467:Middle East
1426:Jose Ferrer
1268:Brown Derby
1264:Ivan Moffat
1244:David Brown
1139:Development
1128:Marc Cavell
1080:John Lupton
1072:Mark Lenard
903:José Ferrer
787:Jesus then
338:Middle East
314:. In 1954,
276:, from the
212:199 minutes
107:José Ferrer
91:Produced by
46:Directed by
4644:1965 films
4638:Categories
4603:Polyvision
4376:Grand Prix
4228:Windjammer
3939:Swing Time
3583:Darby, Ken
3494:2016-08-04
3489:oscars.org
3470:2008-12-26
3382:Balio 2009
3075:Boston.com
3006:Balio 2009
2994:Darby 1992
2982:Darby 1992
2970:Darby 1992
2958:Capua 2017
2035:References
1931:Nominated
1872:Recipient
1823:break even
1811:Box office
1790:John Simon
1705:Home media
1563:David Lean
1561:contacted
1506:California
1480:along the
1463:George Jr.
1438:John Wayne
1323:John Wayne
1260:Joel Sayre
1134:Production
1116:John Wayne
1060:Van Heflin
1052:Jamie Farr
827:Son of God
591:his wife's
342:David Lean
288:, with an
251:Box office
195:1965-02-15
160:Production
4560:Mike Todd
3971:Gunga Din
3441:Hall 2002
2865:Hall 2002
2684:Munn 2005
2669:August 6,
2644:Moss 2004
2560:Moss 2004
2548:Moss 2004
2482:Moss 2004
2470:Moss 2004
2095:Moss 2004
2053:Moss 2004
1919:Ray Moyer
1869:Category
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1768:wrote in
1721:Reception
1711:LaserDisc
1681:Marketing
1599:Ken Darby
1406:Pat Boone
1283:Flat Rock
1088:Sal Mineo
1028:Pat Boone
1020:Ina Balin
989:Nicodemus
856:" plays.
777:crucified
656:Nathaniel
583:Nicodemus
559:Pharisees
548:synagogue
540:Capernaum
393:Bethlehem
381:Jerusalem
282:Ascension
218:see below
135:Edited by
4729:Caiaphas
4365:Khartoum
4153:Cinerama
4096:" (1946)
3809:AllMovie
3732:(2005).
3585:(1992).
3158:25346049
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1361:, while
925:Caiaphas
846:commands
823:Darkness
804:Golgotha
781:Barabbas
758:his wife
747:Caiaphas
693:Passover
575:Thaddeus
513:parables
461:and the
455:tetrarch
432:Nazareth
278:Nativity
235:Language
149:Music by
99:Starring
68:Based on
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4492:Present
4457:Fisheye
4086:Related
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3794:at the
3628:3815620
3401:Variety
3358:Variety
3122:Variety
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2791:Variety
2527:Variety
2500:Variety
2376:Variety
2322:Variety
2273:May 27,
2266:Variety
2177:Variety
1875:Result
1858:Awards
1818:Variety
1742:Variety
1670:Variety
1635:Release
1624:Messiah
1457:Filming
1434:Ed Wynn
1313:Casting
1291:Variety
1238:Writing
1218:Variety
1152:Gospels
994:Ed Wynn
971:Matthew
725:Later,
671:Part II
544:Matthew
525:Lazarus
521:Bethany
459:Galilee
389:Messiah
308:Gospels
238:English
227:Country
193: (
162:company
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4447:(1972)
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815:Gestas
685:Temple
638:, and
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579:Thomas
529:Martha
503:, and
497:Andrew
478:hermit
401:Joseph
368:Part I
243:Budget
4293:70 mm
4160:Films
4051:Giant
4043:Shane
3875:Films
3624:JSTOR
3154:S2CID
3117:Byro.
2027:with
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417:warns
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409:Jesus
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