King of Kings

1961, Other/History, 2h 40m

20 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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With enough narrative depth to anchor the expected spectacle, King of Kings is a true blessing for fans of Biblical epics. Read critic reviews

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In this reenactment of the life of Jesus Christ, when word spreads throughout Judea that the son of God is to be born in Bethlehem, King Herod demands that all infants be killed. Mary (Siobhan McKenna) steals away with her young son, Jesus, who grows up preaching, performing miracles and acquiring devotees. One of Jesus' (Jeffrey Hunter) followers, Judas (Rip Torn), betrays him, and he is sentenced to crucifixion. But Jesus has always known of his fate and has prepared himself for death.

Cast & Crew

Jeffrey Hunter
Jesus
Siobhan McKenna
Mary
Robert Ryan
John The Baptist
Hurd Hatfield
Pontius Pilate
Viveca Lindfors
Claudia
Rita Gam
Herodias
Rip Torn
Judas
Carmen Sevilla
Mary Magdalene
Nicholas Ray
Director
Philip Yordan
Screenwriter
Samuel Bronston
Producer
Manuel Berenguer
Cinematography
Milton R. Krasner
Cinematography
Franz Planer
Cinematography
Harold F. Kress
Film Editing
Miklós Rózsa
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Critic Reviews for King of Kings

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