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King of Kings

This biblical epic concentrates on three main elements of the New Testament story - the life of Christ, the tensions between Herod's court and the Roman administration culminating in the execution of John the Baptist and, finally the story of Barabbas.

2 hours, 33 minutes

On TV

Friday 08:30

Credits

Role Contributor
Jesus Christ Jeffrey Hunter
John the Baptist Robert Ryan
Mary Siobhan McKenna
Pontius Pilate Hurd Hatfield
Herodias Rita Gam
Barabbas Harry Guardino
Judas Rip Torn
Herod Antipas Frank Thring
Lucius Ron Randell
Claudia Viveca Lindfors
Salome Brigid Bazlen
Director Nicholas Ray
Producer Samuel Bronston
Writer Philip Yordan

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