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UNITED STATES · 1966

The Bible: In the Beginning…

John Huston
biblical adaptation creation myth divine punishment human sin covenant and redemption
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Synopsis

Covering only the first 22 chapters of the Book of Genesis, vignettes include: Adam and Eve frolicking in the Garden of Eden until their indulgence in the forbidden fruit sees them driven out; Cain murdering his brother Abel; Noah building an ark to preserve the animals of the world from the coming flood; and Abraham making a covenant with God.

Year1966
CountryUnited States
DirectorJohn Huston
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