The Silver Chalice(1954)
I bid you seek the lost Silver Cup - for Sin is rising like the swollen rivers...
The Silver Chalice Synopsis
A Greek artisan is commissioned to cast the cup of Christ in silver and sculpt around its rim the faces of the disciples and Jesus himself. He travels to Jerusalem and eventually to Rome to complete the task. Meanwhile, a nefarious interloper is trying to convince the crowds that he is the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.
The Silver Chalice (1954) is a drama, romance and history film directed by Victor Saville, released on December 20, 1954 with a runtime of 2h 22m. It stars Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance and Paul Newman. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Victor Saville
- Writers:
- Thomas B. Costain, Lesser Samuels
- Producers:
- Victor Saville
- Cinematographer:
- William V. Skall
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Victor Saville Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $4,500,000
- Revenue:
- $3,200,000
- Status:
- Released
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The Silver Chalice Cast & Crew
Main cast
Virginia Mayo
as Helena
Pier Angeli
as Deborra
Jack Palance
as Simon The Magician
Paul Newman
as Basil
Walter Hampden
as Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph Wiseman
as Mijamin
Alexander Scourby
as Luke
Lorne Greene
as Peter
David J. Stewart
as Adam
Herbert Rudley
as Linus
Jacques Aubuchon
as Nero
E.G. Marshall
as Ignatius
Key crew
Directed by Victor Saville, written by Thomas B. Costain and Lesser Samuels, produced by Victor Saville.
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The Silver Chalice Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 40 ratings.
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The Silver Chalice – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Silver Chalice online?
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The Silver Chalice (1954) 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 Silver Chalice?
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The main cast of The Silver Chalice (1954) includes Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Paul Newman and Walter Hampden. The film was directed by Victor Saville. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Silver Chalice released?
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The Silver Chalice was released on December 20, 1954 and runs for 2h 22m.
Is The Silver Chalice worth watching?
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The Silver Chalice (1954) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Silver Chalice?
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