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      The Great Commandment

      Released Oct 2, 1939 1h 18m Drama List
      Reviews In the year A.D. 30, Jesus prevents a young man (John Beal) from leading a revolt against the Romans. Read More Read Less

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      kevin w A film specifically tailored to Christian audiences of 1940s U.S.A., this slight variation on the Jesus story follows a villager angry at Roman occupation and hopeful that this new upstart Messiah will lead the masses in an uprising. Included is just enough of the New Testament tale - that even peripheral followers will recognise - to justify the under-the-table preaching coated with a tacked on romance. Interesting primarily because the lead characters don't seem to fall under the magical spell other so-called Christian films find necessary to sell their point. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member oh boy, this one was a stinker, what do i say other than not worth your time. i did like the father. entertaining, and was slightly different because the main guy tried to get jesus to join him, fight in his cause against the romans. so it has that going for it. other than that, i wouldnt watch it, unless your really bored. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis In the year A.D. 30, Jesus prevents a young man (John Beal) from leading a revolt against the Romans.
      Director
      Irving Pichel
      Screenwriter
      Dana Burnet
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 2, 1939, Limited
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jul 2, 2013
      Runtime
      1h 18m