The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) Poster

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Sex & Nudity

Violence & Gore

  • Jesus's hands and back are covered with blood after being scourged (skipped scene) while carrying his cross.
  • The Massacre of the Innocents by Herod the Great and an insurrection shortly after his death, a would-be stoning of the above mentioned adulteress, some stones were thrown at Jesus for alleged "blasphemy", off-screen beheading of John the Baptist (the sword's falling is heard off screen), Jesus's Crucifixion is discreetly shown as those of two criminals on each side. One of Antipas's soldiers hits John the Baptist.
  • Herod the Great does not die violently or painfully as in other versions of the story; he merely slumps over, and this is shown from a distance.

Profanity

  • Biblical uses of "Hell" and "damnation"

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • None, except what appears to be wine at the Last Supper.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The Massacre of the Holy Innocents, the Crucifixion of Jesus and earlier crucifixions of Jewish rebels against Herod Antipas.

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