The Silver Chalice (1954)

Synopsis: Paul Newman made his feature-film debut as Basil, a young Greek sculptor hired to fashion an elaborate silver chalice that will hold the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper. But the Romans and... Paul Newman made his feature-film debut as Basil, a young Greek sculptor hired to fashion an elaborate silver chalice that will hold the cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper. But the Romans and Emperor Nero want to see Christ's cup destroyed. These plans also coincide with those of Simon, a self-described magician, who wants to use the destruction of the cup as a tool for harnessing power. [More]

Starring: Paul Newman, Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance

Starring: Paul Newman, Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Lorne Greene, Natalie Wood, Alexander Scourby, Joseph Wiseman

Director: Victor Saville

Director: Victor Saville
Producer: Victor Saville
Screenwriter: Lesser Samuels
Story: Thomas B. Costain
Composer: Franz Waxman

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