SONGS OF BERNADETTE: Bernadette Saubirous (Jennifer Jones) is a sickly 14-year-old girl who sees a vision of a "beautiful lady" and never suffers from her illness again. Then a fountain materialises near the site of her vision which seems to heal visitors who bathe in it. Unspoiled by her apparent gift, Bernadette nonetheless suffers the prejudices of those around her in the extraordinary, inspiring film that also stars Vincent Price, Charles Bickford and Lee J. Cobb.
FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Born into a life of privlege, passion and extravagance, Francis of Assisi would become one of the most beloved and revered saints in history. Bradford Dillman deliver a gripping performance as the lusty adventurer who hears the voice of God and answers by abandoning he secular life. Trading in his sword for a cross, he rises to glory...only to see his life's work threatend by a corrupt and jealous church hierarchy. Helmed by famed Casablanca director, Michael Curtiz, this epic tale of courage and sacrifice will inspire the entire family.
THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD: A magnificent film handled with reverence, artistic appreciation and admirable restraint" (New York Daily News), this glorious epic is an inspiring, grand scale recreation of the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his humble birth and teachings to his crucifixion and ultimate resurrection. Lavishly produced at of $20 million an enormous amount for the time and honoured with five 1965 Academy Award nominations, this exceptional motion picture is exquisitely beautiful. Now fully restored to its original theatrical brillance with intermission and overture, it is truly The Greatest Story Ever Told.
THE ROBE: The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Galio, the Roman centurian charged with overseeing the crucifixion. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed. Its inpired story set to a spectacular score, and featuring an all-star cast, including Victor Mature and Jean Simmon, The Robe remains one of the screen's greatest biblical epics.
THE BIBLE: The greatest stories of the Old Testament are brought to the screen with astounding scope and power in this international film which depicts the first 22 chapers of Genesis. This is the spectacular story of man's creation, his fall, his survival and his indominable faith in the future. Matching the epic scale of the production are performances by George C. Scott as Abraham, Ava Gardner as Sarah, and Peter O'Toole as the haunting presence of the Angel of God. The legendary John Huston directs and delivers a commanding performance as Noah. From the film's opening admist cosmic chaos, to its lingering message of hope and salvation, The Bible stands as a monument.
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