The Old Testament (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, The Old Testament is a drama, adventure and history film directed by Gianfranco Parolini, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. The Jews of Jerusalem are driven out by their Syrian rulers. They gather their forces, and return to drive out their oppressors.
Who’s in it. The Old Testament stars Ivano Staccioli as Antioco, Brad Harris as Simon, Mara Lane as Diotima and Carlo Tamberlani as Mattatia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Old Testament has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Testament page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Testament tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Testament (1963)?
- In US, The Old Testament is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Old Testament worth watching?
- The Old Testament holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Old Testament?
- The Old Testament stars Ivano Staccioli, Brad Harris, Mara Lane, Carlo Tamberlani and Franca Parisi.
- When was The Old Testament released?
- The Old Testament was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.