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King of Kings

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Nicholas Ray 's filmed portrayal of the birth, life and death of Jesus
Christ, showing as part of the Saturday
Matinee season. Starring Jeffrey Hunter 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. Widescreen.
(1961, U) Subtitled ...................... ♦ See Films: pages 54-60 ****

Contributors

Unknown:
Nicholas Ray
Unknown:
Jeffrey Hunter
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
Source: Radio Times

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