Keep in mind that the movie contains non-gratuitous reenactments of some of the many brutal acts associated with Jesus' life. And like any historical dramatization, don't forget the book upon which the movie is based. For those looking for a definitive biography, The Bible is still the best source for The Greatest Story Ever Told. B A beautifully shot, epic picture that may or may not capture your understanding of the life and personality of Jesus Christ. Depictions of violence are sobering, but not gratuitous.
King decrees death of infants.
Guards with spears and drawn swords charge villagers. Several scenes show dead bodies strewn on ground. Mobsters yell protests. Soldiers rough handle prisoners. Men in chains.