The Bible: In the Beginning...(1966)
The unforgettable adventure of man from the creation!
The Bible: In the Beginning... Synopsis
Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.
The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) is a adventure, history and drama film directed by John Huston, released on September 28, 1966 with a runtime of 2h 55m. It stars Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris and John Huston. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 301 ratings.
- Director:
- John Huston
- Writers:
- Yvonne Axeworthy, Christopher Fry, Jonathan Griffin
- Producers:
- Dino De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Giuseppe Rotunno
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- Thalia AG, DDL Cinematografica, Seven Arts Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $16,500,000
- Revenue:
- $34,900,000
- Status:
- Released
The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) Trailer
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The Bible: In the Beginning... Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael Parks
as Adam
Ulla Bergryd
as Eve
Richard Harris
as Cain
John Huston
as Noah
Stephen Boyd
as Nimrod
George C. Scott
as Abraham
Ava Gardner
as Sarah
Peter O'Toole
as The Three Angels
Zoe Sallis
as Hagar
Gabriele Ferzetti
as Lot
Eleonora Rossi Drago
as Lot's wife
Franco Nero
as Abel
Key crew
Directed by John Huston, written by Yvonne Axeworthy, Christopher Fry and Jonathan Griffin, produced by Dino De Laurentiis.
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The Bible: In the Beginning... Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 301 ratings.
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The Bible: In the Beginning... – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Bible: In the Beginning... online?
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The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Bible: In the Beginning...?
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The main cast of The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) includes Michael Parks, Ulla Bergryd, Richard Harris, John Huston and Stephen Boyd. The film was directed by John Huston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Bible: In the Beginning... released?
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The Bible: In the Beginning... was released on September 28, 1966 and runs for 2h 55m.
Is The Bible: In the Beginning... worth watching?
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The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 301 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Bible: In the Beginning...?
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