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The Bible: In the Beginning...

1966 · 175 min

A sweeping, old-fashioned biblical epic that feels solemn and awe-struck, with moments of grandeur and human drama.

Directed by
John Huston
Genres
Adventure, History, Drama
Starring
Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris
Tagline
The unforgettable adventure of man from the creation!
Overview
Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.

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Directed by
John Huston
Genres
Adventure, History, Drama
Starring
Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • faith
  • family
  • betrayal
  • obsession
  • death
Places
  • wilderness
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • anthology
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror3
Humour2
Realism6
Romance2
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
adventure, history, drama
Directed by
John Huston
Written by
Christopher Fry
Starring
Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris, John Huston, Stephen Boyd, George C. Scott, Ava Gardner, Peter O'Toole
Music
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Cinematography
Giuseppe Rotunno
Runtime
175 min
Country
Italy, United States of America
Languages
English

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