United States / Oct 02, 1939
1h 18min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Portrays the conversion to Christianity of a young Zealot, Joel, and the Roman soldier Longinus through the teachings of Jesus in his Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Olaf Hytten | Nathan |
| Marc Loebell | Judas |
| Anthony Marlowe | Singer |
| Lester Sharpe | First Zealot |
| Harold Minjir | Andrew |
| Earl Gunn | Wounded Man |
| Albert Spehr | Second Zealot |
| George Rosener | Merchant |
| John Merton | Under-Officer |
| Perry Ivins | First Elder |
| D'Arcy Corrigan | Blind Man |
| Max Davidson | Old Man |
| Stanley Price | Second Elder |
| Belle Mitchell | Jemuel's Wife |
| Irving Pichel | Jesus Christ (voice) |
| Rose Plumer | Townswoman |
| Evelyn Selbie | Townswoman |
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| John Abbott | Starving Beggar |
| John Abbott | Starving Begger (uncredited) |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Great Commandment |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cathedral Films |
| Release date | 2 ottobre 1939 |
| Production | John T. Coyle |
| Writer | Dana Burnet |
| Editing | Ralph Dixon |
| Cinematography | Charles P. Boyle |
| Assistant directors | Irving Pichel |
| Camera operators | Charles P. Boyle |
| Additional photography | Charles P. Boyle |
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| Production design | Edward C. Jewell |
| Art direction | Edward C. Jewell |
| Set decoration | Edward C. Jewell |
| Music | Hans J. Salter, Walter Jurmann |
| Sound | Hans J. Salter, Walter Jurmann |
| Costume design | Travis Banton |
| Makeup | Travis Banton |
| Hairstyling | Travis Banton |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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