King of Kings (1961) (DVD)

Quality entertainment, epic story telling like you just can't find today!

Happy with ordering this movie 😀 It's a great classic And now I can enjoy it any time 😁

Always great to watch

Wonderful movie

Great dvd

King of Kings is a 1961 Biblical epic on the life of Christ directed by Nicholas Ray, produced by Samuel Bronston and starring Jeffrey Hunter in the leading role. Phillip Yordan's screenplay is brief, concise and to the point. Prior to this time, the figure of Jesus Christ was often placed in the background as a re-occuring theme like in The Robe or Ben-Hur. Of course in King of Kings, Jesus is the main character but other characters like Pilate, Herod Antipas, Barrabas, Judas Iscariot and Lucius, {The centurion} are given equal amount of screentime to flesh out their personal motives. Eventually, every character meets up with the Messiah at some point. And like all good movies of this genre, the evil pagans look more interesting in their exotic garb than the Jews in their Protestant virtues and sackcloth. Samuel Bronston's production was a much less expensive project than Sam Zimbalist's Ben-Hur (the obviously plastic Roman armor bugged me) but otherwise, the sets are handsome enough and do not detract from the substance of the story. Jeffrey Hunter (Jesus Christ) does his best with what is perhaps the world's most difficult role. He is well-supported by a group of truly outstanding performances mainly by the members of the royal families (Hurt Hatfield, Viveca Lindfords, Frank Thring, Rita Gam and Brigid Bazlen) and Siobhan McKenna who gives the definite screen version of the sweet, humble, kindly Virgin Mary. Miklos Rozsa's music is blazing with bright, rich, magnificent melodies like Ben-Hur and should have recieved an oscar nomination. All in all, this is a fine Biblical epic from the Old Hollywood, made with good care and judgement. Four Stars.

Yes, there are many different versions of the Gospel story. From Jesus of Nazareth to The SON of GOD, to name a few. Are they all not about our risen Savior? Jesus Christ, the ONLY BEGOTTEN SON GOD. Wonderful Counselor. Prince of Peace. The Great I AM. It doesn't matter which one is better, as long as we get the true meaning, the meaning God wants us to understand and except about HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON____ that HE died for the sins of the world. For everyone. No one, not the worst of persons can escape the Love of Christ Jesus. How high, how deep, how long, how wide is the pure Love of Christ? The whole entire universe can't contain His Love____ because it is infinite. When Heaven and Earth are long since past, HE WILL LAST. Because He is the ONLY One Worthy. Won't you give the King of the Universe a try? He won't bite, I promise. Anyway, concerning this SPECTACULAR moving picture__ stunning, darling, absolutely stunning. The acting of this early 60's film doesn't need CGI to make you cry. It is touching, moving, powerful and wonderfully made. I truly believe that they reserved this Gospel Story for only television programming around Easter for a reason. Believe me my loves, I looked far and wide for this movie on DVD or Blue-Ray___ near impossible to find. I CAN NOT own it physically. Otherwise I would have paid a pretty penny just to own a broken copy of the VHS. I couldn't find it ANYWHERE. It would be a miracle from God for me to find a possible used copy of the DVD. I don't think it even exists on Blue-Ray. Has this 1960's masterpiece been forgotten? My honest advise: buy this digital HD copy from Amazon, watch it over and over until it makes you cry. Feel the goosebumps travel up your spine. Feel the overwhelming power of the Love-filled Savor. His un-dieing love love for a dieing world who has rejected and forgotten Him. Observe His pain on the Cross. REJOICE IN HIS RESURRECTION. For He lives in the Heart that accepts Him still this day. He has been around before the world was even a twinkle in God's eye.... Behold the Love of of Jesus Christ, "KING OF KINGS".

Blond, blue-eyed Jesus. How can you go wrong!

I enjoy these kind of movies.

Tres bon film

C est un classique à voir . Mais pour public avertie... film d une très grande violence et aucunement biblique

A wonderful film depicting the life of Jesus as portrayed by the late actor Jeffery Hunter. Although not meant to be historically accurate, this film nevertheless is very good and entertaining. The most memorable moment in the story is the Sermon on the Mount. Moving, hopeful and inspiring, this film is suitable for family viewing. Worth buying to add to anyone's dvd collection.

Son et Images de très bonne qualité. Même en anglais sous-titré en français , le film est vraiment de qualité. Très bon film sur la période de la vie de Notre Seigneur Jésus Christ et de ses disciples.