The Great Commandment (1941)
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- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 78 mins
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The Great Commandment
Filmed independently in 1939, The Great Commandment finally attained released in 1942 via 20th Century-Fox. Set in 30 AD, the story concerns the burgeoning Christian movement, and its effects on young Judean scholar named Joel (John Beal). A hotheaded reactionary, Joel spearheads an uprising against the Romans, but his warlike impulses melt away under the influence of Jesus of Nazareth. Joel even "turns the other cheek" when dealing with the warrior who murdered his brother. Director Irving Pichel later helmed such inspirational church-basement fare as 1952's Martin Luther and 1954's Day of Triumph. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of The Great Commandment:
The Great Commandment Trivia
Who played Joel in the movie The Great Commandment?
John Beal played Joel in the movie The Great Commandment
Who played Lamech in the movie The Great Commandment?
Maurice Moscovich played Lamech in the movie The Great Commandment
Who played Longinus in the movie The Great Commandment?
Albert Dekker played Longinus in the movie The Great Commandment
Who played Tamar in the movie The Great Commandment?
Marjorie Cooley played Tamar in the movie The Great Commandment
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