(Jesus Christ)  Jeff won high praise for his sincere, luminous portrayal in this big-budget widescreen epic.  Today, “King of Kings” is considered to be one of the best biblical films. Nicholas Ray directed and Orson Welles narrated.  Jeff’s co-stars include Robert Ryan, Rip Torn, Siobhan McKenna, Viveca Lindfors, and Hurd Hatfield. 

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Though sharing a title with the 1927 silent film starring H.B. Warner, “King of Kings” is not really a remake.  For example, Jeff portrays a young and vibrant Christ, while H.B. Warner played Christ while in his 50s, with white hair!  Also, the two films tell the story of Christ’s life differently in many ways. 

Sadly, “King of Kings” was the last high-profile film that Jeff acted in.  To learn more, visit the King of Kings articles page.  Some of the interesting articles from the early 1960s describe Jeff’s feelings and experiences in his role as Jesus, while other articles focus on how the film was made.  For a more recent take on the film. visit this this biblical films blog site,