The Greatest Story Ever Told

George Stevens

19653h 19mEnglish
Accolades
5Oscar
Nominations
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Synopsis

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.

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Awards & Recognition

Award Recognition

5

Nominations

Nominated

  • Art Direction (Color) · Art Direction: Richard Day, William Creber, David Hall; Set Decoration: Ray Moyer, Fred MacLean, Norman Rockett
  • Cinematography (Color) · William C. Mellor, Loyal Griggs
  • Costume Design (Color) · Vittorio Nino Novarese, Marjorie Best
  • Music (Music Score--substantially original) · Alfred Newman
  • Special Visual Effects · J. McMillan Johnson
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1966

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Art Direction (Color)

Art Direction: Richard Day, William Creber, David Hall; Set Decoration: Ray Moyer, Fred MacLean, Norman Rockett

1966
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Cinematography (Color)

William C. Mellor, Loyal Griggs

1966
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Costume Design (Color)

Vittorio Nino Novarese, Marjorie Best

1966
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Music (Music Score--substantially original)

Alfred Newman

1966
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Special Visual Effects

J. McMillan Johnson

1966
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