The King of Kings
"Supreme in Theme! Gigantic in Execution!"
Originally released in 1927. The King of Kings is a drama/history film. directed by Cecil B. DeMille. With a runtime of 2h 35m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring H.B. Warner, Dorothy Cumming, and Ernest Torrence
Synopsis
The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with one of the biggest budgets in Hollywood history, DeMille spun the life and Passion of Christ into a silent-era blockbuster. Featuring text drawn directly from the Bible, a cast of thousands, and the great showman’s singular cinematic bag of tricks, The King of Kings is at once spectacular and deeply reverent—part Gospel, part Technicolor epic.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
2h 35m
155 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (62 votes)
Budget
$1.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.6M
2.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
H.B. Warner
as Jesus, The Christ
Dorothy Cumming
as Mary, the Mother
Ernest Torrence
as Peter
Joseph Schildkraut
as Judas Iscariot
James Neill
as James - Brother of John
Joseph Striker
as John - the Beloved
Robert Edeson
as Matthew - the Publican
Sidney D'Albrook
as Thomas, the Doubter
Jacqueline Logan
as Mary Magdalene
Charles Belcher
as Philip
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,265,284
- Revenue
- $2,641,687
Production Companies
- DeMille Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King of Kings about?
The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with one of the biggest budgets in Hollywood history, DeMille spun the life and Passion of...
Who directed The King of Kings?
The King of Kings was directed by Cecil B. DeMille.
How long is The King of Kings?
The King of Kings has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes (155 minutes total).
When was The King of Kings released?
The King of Kings was released on April 19, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King of Kings?
The main cast of The King of Kings includes H.B. Warner, Dorothy Cumming, Ernest Torrence, Joseph Schildkraut, James Neill.