The Legend of King Solomon

A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

Runtime

3h 22m

Director

Spike Lee

Cast

Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas af...

Runtime

3h 19m

Director

George Stevens

Cast

Max von Sydow, Michael Anderson Jr., Carroll Baker

The epic story of Moses, who led the Israelites out of slavery, parted the Red Sea and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. This is the edited-down version for theatrical release.

Runtime

2h 21m

Director

Gianfranco De Bosio

Cast

Burt Lancaster, Anthony Quayle, Ingrid Thulin

In his delirium from his return from war, Francesco Bernardone goes back in his memories to the days when he lived for parties and carnal pleasures. He slowly recovers, but after the illness he is no longer the Francesco that everybody knew. Instead of spending hours in taverns, he meditates on the beauty of God's creatures, soon renou...

Runtime

2h 1m

Director

Franco Zeffirelli

Cast

Graham Faulkner, Judi Bowker, Leigh Lawson

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

Runtime

3h 40m

Director

Cecil B. DeMille

Cast

Charlton Heston, Anne Baxter, Yul Brynner