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Plot Summary
The powerful and critically-acclaimed story of Jesus told in a strikingly beautiful visual style. Stars Oscar-nominees and Emmy-winner Rip Torn (TV's "The Larry Sanders Show") as Judas and Robert Ryan ("Bad Day at Black Rock," "Crossfire," "The Wild Bunch") as John the Baptist with Jeffrey Hunter ("A Kiss Before Dying") as Christ. Directed by Oscar-nominee Nicholas Ray ("Rebel Without a Cause," "In a Lonely Place"). Narrated by Orson Welles ("Citizen Kane"). "...grandly filmed...deeply moving" - Leonard Maltin.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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86%- Reviews Counted: 21
- Fresh: 18
- Rotten: 3
- Average Rating: 6.4/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: Director Nicholas Ray has brooded long and wisely upon the meaning of his meanings, has planted plenty of symbols along the path, yet avoided the banalities of religious calendar art.
Fresh: This quirky 'Scope biblical spectacular is a lot more thoughtful and interesting than most.
Fresh: Jeffrey Hunter is less Saviour of the Christian faith and more anti-hero with many very human doubts and concerns.
Fresh: This is one of the most interesting screen versions of the Gospels.
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