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Pages in category "Film portrayals of Jesus' death and resurrection" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
A depiction of Jesus Christ's life, including the ministry in Jerusalem, his suffering and death on the cross and his resurrection from the tomb. Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration: 2005 60 min. Portrays the life of Joseph Smith, Jr.; released in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Smith's birth. [7] Meet the Mormons: 2014 78 min.
Two major studio attempts to make a film of Jesus' life during this period, The Greatest Story Ever Told and King of Kings were both commercial failures. The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) cost $20 million, and recouped only $1.2 million. [4] With the end of the studio system and the changing social climate, the Bible epic film fell out of favour.
King of Kings is a 1961 American epic religious film directed by Nicholas Ray and produced by Samuel Bronston for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Adapted from the New Testament, the film tells the story of Jesus of Nazareth from his birth and ministry to his crucifixion and resurrection.
The Greatest Story Ever Told is a 1965 American epic religious film retelling the Biblical account of Jesus of Nazareth, from the Nativity through to the Ascension.Produced and directed by George Stevens, with an ensemble cast, it features the final film performances of Claude Rains and Joseph Schildkraut.
Films about the Nativity of Jesus, described in the biblical gospels of Luke and Matthew.The two accounts agree that Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judaea, his mother Mary was engaged to a man named Joseph, who was descended from King David and was not his biological father, and that his birth was caused by divine intervention.
The Magi arrive at the stable where Mary has given birth to Jesus, and they present the infant with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Suspicious of his intentions, the Magi avoid Herod, returning home via a different route. Herod realizes that the Magi have tricked him and orders the death of every boy in Bethlehem under the age of two.
The film tells the life of Jesus Christ in 25 tableaux based on the canonical gospels: 1. Arrival in Bethlehem 2. Nativity and arrival of the Magi 3. The sleep of Jesus 4. The Samaritan 5. The miracle of Jairus's daughter 6. Mary Magdalene washes the feet of Jesus 7. Palm Sunday 8. The last supper 9. The olive garden 10. The night watch 11 ...