King of Kings
1961 · Movie · PG-13 · 171 min · ★ 7.1 · 80% critics
This sweeping biblical epic follows a spiritual teacher whose words and actions draw devoted followers and fierce opposition, set against political unrest and rising tensions. As his influence spreads, loyalty and doubt collide, leading to a public reckoning that tests faith, power, and compassion.
Also known as Son of Man · The Sword and the Cross · Man from Nazareth
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Details
- Years
- 1961
- Release date
- 1961-10-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 171 min
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (238 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a reverent, large-scale retelling with stirring narration, big crowds, and a steady pace, similar in spirit to Barabbas or El Cid; Not for you if you dislike religious epics or long runtimes.
Pros: reverential, moving tone; strong central performance; impressive scope and sets | Cons: some stilted dialogue; uneven pacing; too few miracles shown
Themes
- christianity
- crucifixion
- bible
- biography
- 1st century
- jesus christ
- christian film
Cast & crew
Jeffrey Hunter
as Jesus
Siobhán McKenna
as Mary
Hurd Hatfield
as Pontius Pilate
Ron Randell
as Lucius
Viveca Lindfors
as Claudia
Rita Gam
as Herodias
Carmen Sevilla
as Mary Magdalene
Brigid Bazlen
as Salome
Harry Guardino
as Barabbas
Rip Torn
as Judas
Directed by Nicholas Ray