The Bible: In the Beginning... movie poster

The Bible: In the Beginning...

"The unforgettable adventure of man from the creation!"

September 28, 1966 2h 55m 7.3/10 (273 votes)

Originally released in 1966. The Bible: In the Beginning... is a adventure/history film. directed by John Huston. With a runtime of 2h 55m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, and Richard Harris

Synopsis

Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 28, 1966 59 years ago
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Runtime 2h 55m 175 minutes total
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User Rating 7.3/10 Great (273 votes)
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Budget $16.5M Production budget
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Box Office $34.9M 2.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country Italy + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$16,500,000
Revenue
$34,900,000

Production Companies

  • Thalia AG
  • DDL Cinematografica
  • Seven Arts Productions
  • 20th Century Fox

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Bible: In the Beginning... about?

Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain...

Who directed The Bible: In the Beginning...?

The Bible: In the Beginning... was directed by John Huston.

How long is The Bible: In the Beginning...?

The Bible: In the Beginning... has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).

When was The Bible: In the Beginning... released?

The Bible: In the Beginning... was released on September 28, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Bible: In the Beginning...?

The main cast of The Bible: In the Beginning... includes Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris, John Huston, Stephen Boyd.

Is The Bible: In the Beginning... worth watching?

The Bible: In the Beginning... has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 273 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.