Vote for your picks for the essential movies about jesus. Jesus, originally produced as a television miniseries, offers a glimpse of the human side of the messiah, as well as recounting the story of his life and martyrdom. Its not the greatest film on the life of jesus, but the addition of jaunty country music makes it enjoyably original. Top 100 procatholic movies national catholic register. I love watching movies, reading novels, and i like a wide range of genre. The raising of lazarus is a very powerful scene, and jesus own resurrection goes beyond the empty tomb to its effect on the apostles something gibson fails to show. You can be part of the movement that brings the greatest story of all time to everyone, everywhere, in every language. The greatest story ever told is a 1965 american epic film produced and directed by george stevens. Apr 11, 2006 this list is limited to those that focus mainly on jesus life story as told in the gospels. How does this passage explain why jesus is the greatest gift of all. The story an innovative tool to share the gospel story.
See here for a complete list of all movies featuring jesus christ as a character. The greatest story ever told 1965 jesus is resurrected scene. Directed by 3 writing credits 5 cast 86 produced by 4 music by 1. An allstar, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of jesus christ. Originally roadshown at 260 minutes, greatest story ever told was. In jesus, the life of jesus christ is depicted, primarily using the gospel of luke as the main basis for the story. When it comes to major productions depicting the life of jesus christagain, from beginning to end all pale in comparison to 1965s the greatest story ever told. Check if it is available to stream online via where to. Jesus refused to be bitter when others were disloyal or betrayed him.
Hollywoods top 10 jesus movies of all time explore. At the time, it was one of the most expensive movies ever made. It is a retelling of the biblical account about jesus of. Here then is a sort of exegesis of video versions of the greatest story ever told. Unfairly best known for a oneline cameo by john wayne as the centurion solemnly drawling, truly this man was the son of gawd, director george stevens intended masterpiece was the most lavish bible film ever produced. Known for its casting and tyrannical director george stevens, the film took almost two years to complete because of extensive editing, and was finally. Of the making of movies about jesus, there is no end. The additions arent for lavish spectacle, but for exploration of ideas.
Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Heston made a career out of movies in this genre he also starred as moses in the ten commandments, another film popular at this time of year. It has beautiful musical scores and portrays my god w a sense of humor and a love of all mankind. With translations of the jesus film in more than 1,800 languages and our growing library of movies and short films, you can experience and share the story. As a matter of fact, jesus isnt even born until approximately an hour after the film starts. While jesus story may be familiar, his actions are unexpected. Mar 03, 2011 jesus never wasted time answering critics. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Top 10 biblical movies for easter and passover wtop. The greatest story ever told movie tv listings and. He challenges social norms and confronts hypocrisy, and the lives he touches will never.
Directed by george stevens, the film was originally four hours and 20 minutes long, was nominated for five oscars winning none, and featured a starstudded cast along with tons of other celebrity cameos. Along with the ensemble cast, it is claude rainss final film role. Jesus also known as the jesus film is a 1979 biblical drama film directed by peter sykes and john krish, and produced by john heyman. So what are some great easter and passover movies to watch at home. His life explores the story of jesus christ through a unique lens. In spite of beautiful cinematography and music, there is something missing of the power of other tellings. The film begins in the reign of herod the great, who died in. The holy weekend is here, but you cant leave your house to worship. The 10 best screen faces of jesus film the guardian. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on. The movie was the only verse by verse of the greatest book in the bible, the book of john.
Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as the bible comes to life for a special easter event exclusively on tbn. Son of god, the story of jesus as told by the makers of last years. Willem dafoe is one of the alltime great choices to play jesus, as his expressive face gives him a masters. Best movies about jesus christ top ten list thetoptens. Jesus knew there was a right time and a wrong time to approach people. A list of the bestever films featuring jesus of nazareth as a main character, ordered by the ranker community. In him was life, and the life was the light of man. This movie had a very big impact on my life at that young age.
The greatest story ever told of gods rescue and restoration in jesus. Mar 15, 2019 when it comes to major productions depicting the life of jesus christagain, from beginning to endall pale in comparison to 1965s the greatest story ever told. Based on the gospel of luke in the new testament,here is the life of jesus. There are no tv airings of jesus of nazareth in the next 14 days. Add jesus of nazareth to your watchlist to find out when its coming back. The greatest story ever told the birth of jesus christ. Welcome to our new home that now contains all of our ministry tools, strategies and media. It is the story of our lord and our savior jesus christ.
Find out when and where you can watch the greatest story ever told on tv with the full listings schedule at. The passion of the christ, topgrossing christian film of all time that was produced by mel gibson, film features jim caviezel as the tortured and crucified jesus. Read the booklet online for free in seven languages via free app. George stevens, david lean uncredited 1 more credit. Jesus of nazareth tv listings, tv schedule and episode. Jesus refused to be discouraged when others misjudged his motives. After a long day of eating and egg hunting, you may just want to curl up and watch. Nov 17, 2017 and certainly with a story so important to be called the greatest story ever told, it is important to get the essential parts of the account correct and to treat it with proper respect. Experience the actionpacked musical adventure on the big screen in this nationwide event april 7, 9, and 11 only.
The story goes on further to marys meeting with gabriel and the actual wedding. What the political, economic and cultural reigned in jerusalem in the days of the savior. The greatest story ever told dvd joe b, 04072009 i liked the movie very much but it didnt follow the bible story at some points. The jesus movie 1979 jesus of nazareth,the son of god raised by a jewish carpenter. Join the jesus film projects email newsletter to see how the story of jesus changes everything. We see mary and joseph become engaged through a traditional jewish ceremony. The greatest story ever told is a 1965 american epic movie produced and directed by george stevens. Each of the eight chapters is told from the perspective of different. This 1965 epic film follows the story of jesus of nazareth from the nativity through to his death. While the star picked up a few nominations and one award for his controversial role and the story in general.
In other words, if done well, movies can help us to pray. Jesus of nazareth is believed by christians to have been the son of god. The notion that we could start from scratch and shatter the all time crowdfunding record was. Story about life of jesus emerges as largest crowdfunded. Some other things jesus did could have made the movie better had they just followed the scriptures. Jesus full movie english version good friday passion. The 50 best catholic movies of all time crisis magazines list of perennial catholic classics. Vidangel, a faithbased streaming company that allows users to filter language, nudity and other content from. Apr 23, 2015 or was jesuss resurrection the greatest hoax of all time. Was jesuss resurrection the greatest hoax of all time. Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as the bible comes to life in movie theaters for a special easter event three days only. These festive easter movies for grownups and kids and everyone in betweenwill get you in the holiday spirit.
Sight and sound theaters presents jesus in movie theaters. A voiceover narration is featured sporadically throughout the film, providing background information on characters and events. A year after pasolinis film, the greatest story ever told is one of those epic movies popular in the 1960s. Jesus the greatest leader of alltime malikot na kaisipan. I love watching movies, reading novels, and i like a wide range of. The movieclips channel is the largest collection of licensed movie. Best easter movies to watch this year readers digest. Heavenly father, help me and my students understand why jesus is the greatest gift of all as we. This is the greatest story and movie ever told about our lord jesus christ, the lord of lords and king of kings and true lover of all mankind. Some resurrected their hollywood careers, while others left their careers in the tomb.
This is your bona fide old school, allstar biblical epic. It is a retelling of the tale of jesus christ, from the nativity through to the ascension. It is a retelling of the biblical account about jesus of nazareth, from the nativity through to the ascension. This greatest story is not just about any king, but the king of kings and the creator himself. Story about life of jesus emerges as largest crowdfunded entertainment project in history. The greatest story ever told 1965 the birth of jesus christ. Mel gibson directs and jesus is portrayed by jim caviezel. Jesus of nazareth starts out long before christs birth. Pasolini cast unknown spanish student irazoqui as the greatest revolutionary of all time. Faithbased tv series the chosen tells the story of. All things were made through him, and without him, was made nothing that has been made. It was a tradition in our family to watch this film every year when it came on tv. No interpretation of the life of christ can ever tell the full story.
The greatest story ever told describes the life of jesus from birth to the resurrection and, when originally released, ran an insanely long 225 minutes. I originally saw this movie on tv when it aired in july of 2000 and loved it. The top 5 jesus movies portrayals of jesus in film. So does jacqueline bisset as mary, the mother of jesus. We should pray fervently for the day when this story will be complete, when jesus christ will appear in the clouds as king of kings and lord of lords revelation 19.
Watch jesus anytime easter weekend on your favorite device through the free tbn app, or by watching online. These are movies with specific catholic references, not. Charlton heston parts the red sea in one of the most wellknown biblical movies of all time, the ten commandments. The greatest story ever told is a film by director george stevens about the life of jesus. Directed by george stevens, the film was originally four hours and 20 minutes long, was nominated for five oscars winning none, and featured a starstudded cast along with tons. Feb 21, 2011 the jesus movie 1979 jesus of nazareth, the son of god raised by a jewish carpenter. Jesus, the tv miniseries, succeeds where gibsons movie fails by showing less passion, and more compassion. The greatest story ever told lived up to its reputation by being. Unfortunately, while the movie s heart is definitely in the right place, the execution is way off. When it comes to talking about easter movies this one definitively portrays the easter message in the highest grossing christian movie of all time. Experience the greatest rescue story of all time as the bible comes to life in movie theaters for a special easter event. The story of jesus christ may be the greatest story ever told, but george stevens movie does not provide the most convincing telling of that story.
The greatest story ever told saturday, tcm, 8 etpt. Cue the theremin, summon some extraterrestrials, and insert that social commentary. Based on the gospel of luke in the new testament,here is the life of jesus from the miraculous virgin birth to. You can now bingewatch the story of jesus from your phone just in time for christmas.
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