The Bible: In the Beginning... poster
Director John Huston
Screenplay Christopher Fry

The Bible: In the Beginning...

Tagline: The unforgettable adventure of man from the creation!

Release Date: 1966-09-28

Duration: 175 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Richard Harris
    Cain
  • Peter O'Toole
    The Three Angels
  • Franco Nero
    Abel
  • Ava Gardner
    Sarah
  • George C. Scott
    Abraham
  • Stephen Boyd
    Nimrod
  • Alberigo Donadeo
    Sinful Man (uncredited)
  • John Huston
    Noah
  • Michael Parks
    Adam
  • Peter Sallis
    Minor Role (uncredited)