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Herod the Great: The Child Murderer of Bethlehem (2019)

6.520190h 53mDE
DocumentaryAnimationHistoryTV Movie

Directed by Nik Wansbrough

Rating

6.5/10

Runtime

0h 53m

Language

DE

Release

April 12, 2019

Director

Nik Wansbrough

Overview

An account of the reign of Herod the Great, king of Judea under the rule of the Roman Empire, remembered for having ordered, according to the Gospel of Matthew, the murder of all male infants born in Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus, an unproven event that is not mentioned by Titus Flaviu...

Cast

Erik Borner

Erik Borner

Self - Narrator (voice)

Richard Lund

Richard Lund

Young Herod

Tony White

Tony White

Old Herod

Will Bergman

Will Bergman

Josephus

Maia Rose Michaels

Maia Rose Michaels

Mariamne

Jessica Leighton

Jessica Leighton

Salome

Russ Gallagher

Russ Gallagher

Jewish High Priest

Jodi Magness

Jodi Magness

Self - Bible Scholar

Helen Bond

Helen Bond

Self - Historian

Steve Mason

Steve Mason

Self - Historian

Henry Abramson

Henry Abramson

Self - Historian

Lawrence Schiffman

Lawrence Schiffman

Self - Judaism Historian

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Herod the Great: The Child Murderer of Bethlehem (2019), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

An account of the reign of Herod the Great, king of Judea under the rule of the Roman Empire, remembered for having ordered, according to the Gospel of Matthew, the murder of all male infants born in Bethlehem at the time of the birth of Jesus, an unproven event that is not mentioned by Titus Flavius Josephus, the main historian of that period.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Herod the Great: The Child Murderer of Bethlehem. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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