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Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris, John Huston, Stephen Boyd ... see more see more... , George C. Scott , Ava Gardner , Peter O'Toole , Gabriele Ferzetti , Adriana Ambesi , Eleonora Rossi Drago , Pupella Maggio , Franco Nero , Gabriella Pallotta , Robert Rietty , Claudie Lange , Zoe Sallis

The Bible was intended by producer Dino De Laurentiis as the first in a series of films which would eventually cover the Old and New Testament in their entireties. The many directors engaged for this ... read more read more...project dropped out one by one, leaving only the adventurous John Huston. As a result, this film was the first and last in the series; its subtitle In the Beginning refers to the fact that only the first 22 chapters of Genesis ended up on film. After creation, we are introduced to the buff-naked Adam and Eve (Michael Parks and Ulla Bergyd), whose fall from grace segues into the Cain and Abel story. Next on the docket is the story of Noah, played by director Huston, who'd originally wanted Charlie Chaplin for the role. Abraham's sacrifice is then dramatized, with George C. Scott as the beleaguered protagonist. In quick succession, we are offered the Tower of Babel, the defiance of Nimrod, and Sodom and Gomorroh. Tying together these Old Testament episodes is Peter O'Toole as three angels; Ava Gardner also shows up in the role of Sarah. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Directed by: John Huston

Release Date: September 28, 1966

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DVD Release Date: October 16, 2001

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  • October 15, 2007
    I fell asleep ^_^
  • August 31, 2011
    Some of the greatest fiction ever put to paper comes to life on the big screen. My favorite moment of imagineering was fitting thousands of species and enough fresh drinking water for everyone on a boat built by hand.
  • February 22, 2009
    The Old Testament from buff-naked Adam and Eve to Cain and Abel to Noah's ark and Abraham's sacrifice in the wilderness, the Tower of Babel, the defiance of Nimrod, and Sodom and Gomorroh.
  • December 3, 2010
    A movie so long and slow, it took almost my entire life just to get through it on VHS, -no exaggerations- lol
  • February 6, 2010
    Preposterous, and often laughably dumb. To try filming the bible, or even a portion of it, to begin with is ridiculous. I love how Eve has a hairstyle right out of 1966. Horrendously overlong, this sleep inducing epic may have John Huston at the helm and top notch production valu... read morees, but it still stinks.
  • May 6, 2009
    This movie really caught my attention and still does. It is pretty much bibically correct and does give you the desrie to check out Genesis in the Bible.
  • March 18, 2008
    The synopsis says it's "mostly silly" and it sort of seemed that way to me too. They had the "Forbidden Fruit" look like an apple... ehh...
  • February 6, 2008
    excellente movie/pelicula una de las mejores sobre el comienzo de la creacion y muy pegada a las escrituras
  • November 1, 2007
    A good movie I like the Quality of it, and its good to let the kids watch it so they can learn more about the Lord and have a good life.
  • June 27, 2007
    Say what you want about this movie, but I thought it was very well done. Great acting and cast. There should be more stories from The Bible done like this to better educate people about it. And that's not me being an overzealous Christian. That's just me wanting to see better mov... read moreies than the crap they churn out now.

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John A. Nesbit
March 31, 2004
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

strictly formulaic Biblical work with an all-star cast that ranks as the most embarrassing directing work that John Huston ever undertook Full Review

Bosley Crowther
May 9, 2005
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
June 30, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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