The iconic Sermon on the Mount scene alone featured more than 7,000 extras assembled on a steep Spanish hillside.

Whether you are a fan of mid-century epics or looking for a reverent retelling of the New Testament, King of Kings remains a beautiful and deeply moving piece of film history. King of Kings (1961) - IMDb

Directed by —known for the angst-ridden Rebel Without a Cause —and produced by Samuel Bronston, the film presents the life of Jesus of Nazareth against the backdrop of a politically turbulent Judea. Jeffrey Hunter delivers a strikingly blue-eyed and youthful performance as Christ, embodying a "messiah of peace" who stands in stark contrast to the violent Roman occupation. Cinematic Grandeur The scale of the production was staggering for its time: