The Silver Chalice(Movie, 1954)

Name: The Silver Chalice
Genre: Drama, Romance / Love, History
Released: 1954
Duration: T02:22:00
Rating: 2.4

2h 22min | Genres: Drama, Romance / Love, History

Rating: 2.4/5 (with 13 votes)

The Silver Chalice is a 1954 American historical epic 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. ()

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Awards & Nominations for The Silver Chalice

nominated for: Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color nominated for: Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score

About The Silver Chalice

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 himself. 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 the new Messiah by using nothing more than cheap parlor tricks.

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Trailer for The Silver Chalice + Featurettes/Teaser/Clips

Trailer 1(Trailer, 2:54)

Trailer 1 (Trailer) | Trailers From Hell (Featurette)

Additional Information

Production country: United States of America (USA)

Shot in: California

Plays in: Rome, Jerusalem

Based on the work of: Thomas B. Costain ("The Silver Chalice")

Made by: Warner Bros. Pictures, Victor Saville Productions

Original language: English (EN)

Spoken languages: English (EN), Italian (IT)

Translated into 9 languages: Bulgarian (BG), German (DE), Greek (EL), English (EN), Spanish (ES), French (FR), Italian (IT), Korean (KO), Russian (RU)

Status: Released

Release date US: 12/20/1954

Cast: Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Paul Newman, Walter Hampden, Joseph Wiseman, Lorne Greene, Ian Wolfe, Natalie Wood, Albert Dekker, Alexander Scourby, E. G. Marshall, Fred Kelsey, Herbert Rudley, Jacques Aubuchon, Michael Pate, Peter Brocco, Philip Tonge, Robert Middleton, Strother Martin, Donald Randolph

Director: Victor Saville

Producer: Victor Saville

Screenwriter: Lesser Samuels

Film Editor: George White

Director of Photography: William V. Skall

Composer: Franz Waxman

Production Designer: Rolf Gérard

Alternative titles in other countries (from previews, ads etc.):

"Basilus - Held von Rom"

Keywords: greek, disciples, tricks, messiah

Budget: 4,500,000 USD

Revenue: 3,200,000 USD (= 71%)

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The Silver Chalice(Movie, 1954)

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