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The Bible: In the Beginning… is not the greatest biblical epic, but it may be the most and personally felt one. John Huston, a notorious agnostic, nevertheless treats Genesis as a profound human drama—full of wonder, jealousy, faith, and terror. For viewers seeking a thoughtful, visually striking, and unconventional take on the Old Testament’s opening chapters, it’s an unforgettable journey.

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In an era of widescreen biblical epics, John Huston’s The Bible: In the Beginning… stands apart. Released in 1966, the film was a daring, sprawling adaptation of the first 22 chapters of Genesis—from the Creation through the near-sacrifice of Isaac. Backed by producer Dino De Laurentiis and a massive international cast, it aimed not for mere spectacle but for a reverent, almost documentary-like tone, albeit with Hollywood grandeur. The Bible- In the Beginning... -1966- -BluRay- ...

John Huston, already a legend for films like The Maltese Falcon and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre , directed and narrates. He also appears on-screen as Noah—an earthy, weathered, even humorous Noah, commanding the ark with a twinkle in his eye. Huston’s narration, drawn directly from the King James Bible, gives the film a liturgical rhythm, as if scripture itself is being read aloud with cinematic illustrations. The Bible: In the Beginning… is not the

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The film’s major limitation: It stops at Genesis 22. A planned sequel covering the rest of the Bible never materialized due to cost and Huston’s waning interest.

It would be dishonest to review this BluRay without addressing the film’s controversial structure. The Bible: In the Beginning is not a thrill ride. It is slow, liturgical, and episodic. Huston famously refused to use special effects for the burning bush; instead, he set an actual bush on fire behind a voice actor (Peter O'Toole providing the voice of God). The result is hypnotically strange.