The life of Jesus, from His lowly birth in Bethlehem and the miracles He performed, to His ultimate betrayal at the hands of disciple Judas Iscariot and His death by crucifixion. Biblical drama, starring Max von Sydow, David McCallum, Telly Savalas, Charlton Heston, Angela Lansbury and Sidney Poitier, plus several cameos including John Wayne.

From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.