The Living Bible(1952)
Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrection.
Movie: The Living Bible
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Jesus Christ
Judas Iscariot
Pontius Pilate
Herod Antipas
King Herod
Nicodemus
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Witness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrection.
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1952-01-01
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