The Silver Chalice

A solemn, old-fashioned biblical epic with stilted dialogue, stylized sets, and earnest spiritual striving that often tips into unintended camp.

Directed by

Victor Saville

Genres

Drama, Romance, History

Starring

Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance

Tagline

I bid you seek the lost Silver Cup - for Sin is rising like the swollen rivers...

Overview

A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and Jesus himself. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.

How it feels

Earnest, campy, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, obsession, love, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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