Category Archives: Biblical Films

Apostle Peter and the Last Supper (2012) Rated NR

Posted on July 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

Days before his execution, Apostle Peter recounts his life with Jesus to a jailer. Starring Robert Loggia, Bruce Marchiano, Laurence Fuller. This film was a surprise. It tells the story of Jesus through Peter’s eyes, without directly focusing on Jesus. Loggia is wonderful … Continue reading →

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That I May See (1951) Rated NR

Posted on May 11, 2017 by laurarachel4

The story of the blind beggar cured by Jesus. Based off of the Bible passage, Luke 18:35-43. Starring Jeffrey Lynn, Ruth Hussey, Raymond Burr. That I May See is an episode from the TV series Family Theatre, which was produced … Continue reading →

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Joseph (1995) Rated NR

Posted on March 3, 2017 by laurarachel4

The biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his jealous brothers. Starring Ben Kingsley, Paul Mercurio, Martin Landau, Lesley Ann Warren, Monica Bellucci. Both historically accurate and entertaining, I thoroughly enjoyed this version of the story of … Continue reading →

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David and Bathsheba (1951) Rated NR

Posted on February 13, 2017 by laurarachel4

King David enters into an affair with Bathsheba after watching her bathe from the rooftop. Starring Gregory Peck, Susan Hayward, Raymond Massey, Jayne Meadows. This film tells the story of King David from 2 Samuel. We start with David already … Continue reading →

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Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith (1979) Rated NR

Posted on September 4, 2016 by laurarachel4

The romantic story behind Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. Starring Blanche Baker, Lloyd Bochner, Colleen Dewhurst, Jeff East. The one major problem with this take on the Christmas story is the romanticism of  Mary and Joseph. I’m not saying … Continue reading →

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In the Beginning (2000) Rated UR

Posted on August 30, 2016 by laurarachel4

Biblical stories from Genesis and Exodus including Abraham and Joseph. Starring  Martin Landau, Jacqueline Bisset, Billy Campbell, Eddie Cibrian, Luke Mably. I  thought this film was very well done.  It may have over-dramatized the Bible, but it did not misrepresent it in … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) Rated G

Posted on July 26, 2016 by laurarachel4

  Retelling of the life of Jesus Christ. Starring Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Martin Landau, Angela Lansbury, Pat Boone, Roddy McDowall, John Wayne, Shelley Winters I know this is a classic but I was … Continue reading →

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Easter Films 2016

Posted on March 20, 2016 by laurarachel4

 The Passion of the Christ (2004) Rated R Depicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.    The Prince of Egypt (1998) Rated PG An Egyptian prince learns … Continue reading →

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Barabbas (2012) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2015 by laurarachel4

Based on the story of Barabbas, the man whose life was spared in place of  Jesus for the crucifixion. Starring Billy Zane, Cristiana Capotondi, Filippo Nigro For a man with such significance to the outcome of the gospel story, mentioned … Continue reading →

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A.D. The Bible Continues (2015) Rated G

Posted on April 30, 2015 by laurarachel4

Anno Domini or in the Year of Our Lord, The Bible Continues, is the continuing story of Jesus’ life after Crucifixion. Based on the Bible from the Crucifixion through the first ten chapters in Acts. Starring Richard Coyle, Vincent Regan, Adam … Continue reading →

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