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The Silver Chalice (1954)

★ 4.6Approved142 minDirector: Victor Saville

1954 film by Victor Saville

The Silver Chalice is a 1954 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Victor Saville, based on Thomas B. Costain's 1952 novel of the same name. It was one of Saville's last films and marked the feature film debut of Paul Newman; despite being nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance, Newman later called it "the worst motion picture produced during the 1950s."

The film featured unusual semi-abstract settings and decor, created by the stage designer Rolfe Gerard in a striking departure from the normal practice of the day for Hollywood biblical epics. A notable musical score by Franz Waxman was nominated for the Best Original Score at the 27th Academy Awards.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Silver Chalice about?
The Silver Chalice (1954) — 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. 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
Is The Silver Chalice based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Silver Chalice scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.