King of Kings [videorecording] / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Samuel Bronston's production ; director, Nicholas Ray ; producer, Samuel Bronston ; screenplay, Philip Yordan.
The story of the life of Christ, describing certain events that took place between Romans and Jews and setting the political background for the life of Christ, and the personalities and ideas of the New Testament. Built upon a series of narrative parallels and contrasts between Jesus and Barrabas. The film portrays the thief as a rebel leader of the Jewish resistance. Unlike Jesus, who preaches a message of peace, Barrabas advocates violence as a means to an end.
Record details
- ISBN: 0780672240
- ISBN: 9780780672246
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (171 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Burbank, Calif. : Distributed by Warner Home Video, 2011.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Blu-ray disc release of the 1961 motion picture. Release date: Mar. 29, 2011.Special features: Vintage featurette 'The camera's window of the world'; premiere newsreels; theatrical trailer.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Photography, Franz F. Planer, Milton Krasner, Manuel Berenguer ; music, Miklos Rozsa ; editor, Harold F. Kress, Renee Lichtig ; narrator, Orson Welles. Supplementary material compilation Turner Entertainment Co.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Jeffrey Hunter (Jesus Christ), Siobhan McKenna (Mary), Hurd Hatfield (Pontius Pilate), Ron Randell (Lucius, The Centurion), Viveca Lindfors (Claudia), Rita Gam (Herodias), Carmen Sevilla (Mary Magdalene), Harry Guardino (Barabbas), Rip Torn (Judas), Royal Dano (Peter), Robert Ryan (John The Baptist), George Coulouris (camel driver), Brigid Bazlen (Salome), Frank Thring (Herod Antipas), Guy Rolfe (Caiaphas), Maurice Marsac (Nicodemus), Gregoire Aslan (Herod).
- Target Audience Note:
- Rating: PG-13; for some violent content.
- System Details Note:
- Blu-ray, 1080p High Definition, widescreen 16x9 2.4:1, DTS-HD master audio English 5.1, Dolby Digital: French 1.0.Requires Blu-ray player.
- Language Note:
- English or French dialogue; French or Spanish subtitles. English subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | DVD GEN KIN (Text) | 36015000129193 | Adult Video | Available | - |
