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Holiday Matinee: King of Kings

on BBC Two England

A feature film starring
Nicholas Ray 's filmed portrayal of the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ concentrates on three main elements of the New Testament story: the life of Christ Himself, the tensions between Herod's court and the Roman administration culminating in the execution of John the Baptist at Salome's behest, and finally the story of Barabbas, told in counterpoint to that of Jesus.
Screenplay by PHILIP YORDAN
Produced by SAMUEL BRONSTON
Directed by NICHOLAS RAY. Films: page 23

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Ray
Unknown:
Philip Yordan
Produced By:
Samuel Bronston
Directed By:
Nicholas Ray.
Jesus Christ:
Jeffrey Hunter
Mary:
Siobhan McKenna
Pontius Pilate:
Hurd Hatfield
Herodias:
Rita Gam
Barabbas:
Harry Guardino
Judas:
Rip Torn
John the Baptist:
Robert Ryan
Herod Antipas:
Frank Thring
LuciUS:
Ron Randell
Claudia:
Viveca Lindfors
Salome:
Brigid Bazlen
Mary Magdalene:
Carmen Sevilla
Caiaphas:
Guy Rolfe
Nicodemus:
Maurice Marsac
Herod:
Gregoire Aslan
Peter:
Royal Dano
Balthazar:
Edric Connor
Camel driver:
George Couloliris
Pompey:
Conrado San Martin
Joseph:
Gerard Tichy
Young John:
Jose Antonio
Good thief ::
Luis Prendes
Burly man:
David Davies
Caspar:
Jose Nieto
Matthew:
Ruben Rojo
Madman:
Fernando Sancho
Thomas:
Michael Wager
Joseph of Arimathea:
Felix de Pomes

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