Category Archives: Biblical Films

Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

Posted on January 12, 2012 by laurarachel4

Rated NR A look at Jesus’ life from birth to death using the Gospel accounts. Starring Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Christopher Plummer, Laurence Olivier, Anthony Quinn If you can look pass the actor playing Christ as a European … Continue reading →

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Jesus (1979)

Posted on December 9, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated G Based on the gospel of Luke, this film follows Jesus of Nazareth from birth to ascension. Starring Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby This is a fairly accurate portrayal of the gospel even though it leaves some things … Continue reading →

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Moses (1995)

Posted on November 24, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR An ordinary man called upon by God to do the impossible in this lovingly told production of the Old Testament story. When the Pharaoh of Egypt begins to tighten the noose on his Jewish slaves, Moses leads them … Continue reading →

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King of Kings (1961)

Posted on November 10, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 Jesus’ story through the New Testament. Starring Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Rip Torn, Orson Welles This film is an epic. Nicholas Ray, the director, gave characters more development than the Bible gives them. For this reason, … Continue reading →

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The Story of Ruth (1960)

Posted on April 17, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR This could have been a better done film. The film adds to the biblical story of Ruth and changes some of the narratives from the Bible. Through all that, it’s enjoyable to watch. It was film for CinemaScope. … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Ark (1928)

Posted on April 16, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated NR I enjoyed this film. It’s a story that combines the biblical story of Noah’s ark with  a romance in World War 1. At first you may wonder how this can work and at times question how it works but it … Continue reading →

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The Final Inquiry (2007)

Posted on January 21, 2011 by laurarachel4

Rated PG-13 I admired this story but it lack in the storytelling. I was confused about what time and where we were in the story throughout the film. It also lack in the historical accuracy department. This is moreover not, I … Continue reading →

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