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| King of Kings | 
 enlarge | Director: Nicholas Ray
Actors: Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan Mckenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell, Viveca Lindfors
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.97
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Avg. Customer Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 9915
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 168
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.7 x 0.6
MPN: WARD65127D
UPC: 012569512726
EAN: 0012569512726
ASIN: B00007K020
Theatrical Release Date: October 30, 1961
Release Date: February 25, 2003
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Product Description
A story of the christ. The glory of his spoken words Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 09/20/2005 Starring: Jeffrey Hunter Hurd Hatfield Run time: 168 minutes Rating: Nr Director: Nicholas Ray
Amazon.com
This 1961 version of Jesus' story gives historical context to the best-known Biblical tale and features many memorable moments, such as a moving Sermon on the Mount and a vixenish Salome dancing for her stepfather in a performance that rivals today's MTV video offerings. Orson Welles keeps the 168-minute film moving along with informative narration helpful to those who haven't read the New Testament in a while. Made with backgrounds that resemble Southern California more than Palestine and a European and American cast--including a blonde, blue-eyed Jesus and an Irish-accented Mary--this movie has the definite stamp of Hollywood. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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 King of Kings November 18, 2008
I had bought King of Kings originally on VHS, now that I have purchased it on DVD the clarity of the video is far more superior. As for the movie it gives you an understanding on what Jesus had gone through in his life here on earth,and also to give direction to the people into guiding them in having faith and to believe that God is there to help them. It doesn't matter what you go through God is always there. Overall this is a great movie to start with, very easy to understand, and also to make you think......
 one of the worst life's of christ August 25, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
rent it first jeff hunter just reads the script no emotion poor acting, great music score by rosza
Excellent April 8, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best portrayal of the Life of Jesus Christ ever made. Jeffrey Hunter does an excellent job of playing this part.
 NICHOLAS RAY, OPUS 19 April 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
***1/2 1961. Directed by Nicholas Ray. One nomination for the Golden Globes (Best Musical Score). The life of Jesus of Nazareth. Not bad if you can endure the Hollywood treatment of the Gospels. The production design is good and the actors convincing. For once, the screenwriter didn't focus the action on the main character alone who, if I'm correct, doesn't appear on the screen more than half of the film. Apart to the fans of this special kind of production, KING OF KINGS will appeal to Nicholas Ray completists only because the mark of the director is not very visible here to say the least. A curiosity.
One of my favorites of all time! March 4, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
King of Kings is one of my favorite movies from the moment that I saw it. I love the cast, I love the clothes, the drama and the emotion behind the film. And I love Jeffrey Hunter in this role very much. I think he balances perfectly the devotion of the Christ but at the same the tenderness that he displayed. My favorite part in the film is where he cures the crippled boy without touching him and to see the joy reflected in that child's face echoed my own. I love this film and it is part of my special library! I would definitely purchase it over and over again...
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