Great Religion Films
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In the spirit of Passover and Easter observances this week, let's take a look at the best movies featuring religious subjects and themes. Some are even recommended by the Vatican. Here's our list of the top 10
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This 2004 film was largely funded by its director and was nominated for three Academy Awards. It starred this actor in the title role and became the highest grossing non-English-language film
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This 1959 film starred this actor.It won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and was based on this 1880 novel.
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This 1961 movie starred Charlton Heston and this bombshell. It was shot entirely on location and went on to be nominated for three Academy Awards.
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This 1965 film starred Max von Sydow and marked the final performance of this film legend. It was nominated for five Academy Awards and was shot in the U.S.
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This 1986 film was nominated for seven Academy Awards.It features an atypical role for this actor and is on the Vatican's list of top religious films.
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This TV miniseries initially aired in 1977 and featured this actor in the title role. It was shot on location and helmed by a famous Italian director
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Yet another religious film starring this actor.The 1956 hit also featured this Russian-born actor.It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and was directed by this legend.
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This 1961 film was narrated by this larger-than-life figure and written by a well-known sci-fi author. Jeffrey Hunter played the title role.
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The 1973 film adaptation of the musical created by these stage titans, the play continues to be produced today and has a popular soundtrack
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