King of Kings
"Of good and evil, of love and hate, of peace and war."
Originally released in 1961. King of Kings is a drama/history film. directed by Nicholas Ray. With a runtime of 2h 51m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhán McKenna, and Hurd Hatfield
Synopsis
Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
2h 51m
171 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (225 votes)
Budget
$7.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.4M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $7,775,000
- Revenue
- $13,400,000
Production Companies
- Samuel Bronston Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King of Kings about?
Who is Jesus, and why does he impact all he meets? He is respected and reviled, emulated and accused, beloved, betrayed, and finally crucified. Yet that terrible fate would not be the end of the st...
Who directed King of Kings?
King of Kings was directed by Nicholas Ray.
How long is King of Kings?
King of Kings has a runtime of 2 hours and 51 minutes (171 minutes total).
When was King of Kings released?
King of Kings was released on October 11, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King of Kings?
The main cast of King of Kings includes Jeffrey Hunter, Siobhán McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Ron Randell, Viveca Lindfors.
Is King of Kings worth watching?
King of Kings has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 225 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.