The temporary physical life of the Biblical Savior, Jesus Christ.The temporary physical life of the Biblical Savior, Jesus Christ.The temporary physical life of the Biblical Savior, Jesus Christ.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 1 nomination
Grégoire Aslan
- Herod
- (as Gregoire Aslan)
- Director
- Writers
- Philip Yordan
- Ray Bradbury(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaRay Bradbury wrote the narration, but was uncredited.
- GoofsDuring Jesus' walk through the wilderness, he drops to the ground to suck water out of a cactus (prickly pear). Cactus is native to North America. Pricky Pears were introduced to the Middle East in the 18th century.
- Quotes
[Jesus is mending a chair for the Virgin Mary, but has to leave for Jerusalem]
Jesus: The chair will have to wait until I return.
Virgin Mary: [having a vague premonition of Jesus' arrest, trial and death] The chair will never be mended. I am going with you.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Manila in the Claws of Light (1975)
Featured review
Beautiful, dignified, reverent -- one of the best.
The story of Jesus has been told many times from the very beginning of the movies, but this version, underrated when first released, is one of the best.
KING OF KINGS creates and sustains a dignified yet highly entertaining tone that is unique among biblical epics. The screenplay is extremely intelligent and effective, concentrating not just on Jesus, but on the society and personalities that surround him. Pilate, Caiaphas, Mary, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, the apostles, and a sublimely oversexed Salome are all well-drawn characters and well-cast, especially in contrast to the uncomfortable "superstar cameo" approach George Stevens used in his inferior "Greatest Story Ever Told".
The political background is well handled, making clear the wish of Judas and others that Jesus foment a revolution to free the Jews from Roman rule.
Handsome, myopic Jeffrey Hunter may not be a great actor, but his low-key, measured performance matches the overall design of the film very well. Orson Welles' rapt, mellifluous narration is a plus, as is Roschka's passionate musical score.
Definitely see this letter-boxed to appreciate the gorgeous scenery, photography, and spectacular scenes.
KING OF KINGS creates and sustains a dignified yet highly entertaining tone that is unique among biblical epics. The screenplay is extremely intelligent and effective, concentrating not just on Jesus, but on the society and personalities that surround him. Pilate, Caiaphas, Mary, John the Baptist, Mary Magdalene, the apostles, and a sublimely oversexed Salome are all well-drawn characters and well-cast, especially in contrast to the uncomfortable "superstar cameo" approach George Stevens used in his inferior "Greatest Story Ever Told".
The political background is well handled, making clear the wish of Judas and others that Jesus foment a revolution to free the Jews from Roman rule.
Handsome, myopic Jeffrey Hunter may not be a great actor, but his low-key, measured performance matches the overall design of the film very well. Orson Welles' rapt, mellifluous narration is a plus, as is Roschka's passionate musical score.
Definitely see this letter-boxed to appreciate the gorgeous scenery, photography, and spectacular scenes.
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- fwmurnau
- Apr 15, 2001
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- Also known as
- Samuel Bronston's Production King of Kings
- Filming locations
- Aldea del Fresno, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain(River Jordan)
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- Budget
- $5,037,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 48 minutes
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