Product Information
Drama telling the story of the Old Testament.Product Identifiers
EAN5039036020879
eBay Product ID (ePID)45370118
Product Key Features
ActorGeorge C. Scott, Michael Parks, Richard Harris, Ava Gardner, Peter O'Toole
Film/TV TitleThe Bible
DirectorJohn Huston
FormatDVD
LanguageEnglish
FeaturesInteractive Menu
GenreDrama, Biblical
Run Time167 Mins
Additional Product Features
CertificateU
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
Number of Discs1
Additional InformationTHE 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 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.
ReviewsRadio Times - Director John Huston makes a lovely job of The Creation, George C. Scott is imposing as Abraham
Sound sourceDolby Digital