In ancient Judea, a Jewish aristocrat opposing Roman occupation of his homeland reunites with his childhood friend, now a Roman commander — setting in motion a saga of betrayal, adventure, tragedy, revenge, and faith.

• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
• Charlton Heston
• Stephen Boyd
• Hugh Griffith
• Jack Hawkins
• Haya Harareet
• Martha Scott
• Cathy O'Donnell
• Sam Jaffe