The Good Samaritan
Synopsis
The Good Samaritan tells the most touching parable that Jesus ever taught. The story begins with the lawyer’s trick question, “What is the greatest commandment?” As Jesus answers with the story of the robbers, the Rabbi, the Levite and the wounded traveler becomes real. Imagine the traveler’s emotion as his own countrymen pass by while his enemy, a Samaritan, stops to help him. Jesus teaches us to love and serve one another no matter how we differ.
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Ivan Crosland
Jesus (voice)
Michael McGlone
Nadab (voice)
Tamara Fowler
Delaia (voice)
Lisa Michelson
Josh (voice)
David Jensen
The Levite (voice)
Stephen Cracroft
Man (voice)
Jayne Luke
Hanna (voice)
David Spencer
Lawyer (voice)
Walt Price
Kish (voice)
Michael Bennett
Gaal (voice)
James Horrocks
Caleb (voice)
John Runnels
Ezra (voice)
Joy Price
Aaron (voice)
Terri Purles
Rebecca (voice)
John A. Adams
The Priest (voice)
Wayne Richards
The Old Priest (voice)
Jared Davis
Brother / Man (voice)
Richard Fox
Guard (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Scott Card
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo
- Original Title
- The Good Samaritan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- NEST Family Entertainment, Animated Bible Stories, Rich Animation Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich
Orson Scott Card
Lex de Azevedo
Terry L. Noss, Thomas J. Tobin, James Koford
Jared F. Brown, Richard Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rich
Producer
Terry L. Noss
Editor
Thomas J. Tobin
Editor
Lex de Azevedo
Original Music Composer
Orson Scott Card
Screenplay
James Koford
Editor
Richard Rich
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Samaritan
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What is The Good Samaritan about?
The Good Samaritan tells the most touching parable that Jesus ever taught. The story begins with the lawyer’s trick question, “What is the greatest commandment?” As Jesus answers with the story of the robbers, the Rabbi, the Levite and the wounded traveler becomes real. Imagine the traveler’s emotion as his own countrymen pass by while his enemy, a Samaritan, stops to help him. Jesus teaches us to love and serve one another no matter how we differ.
Who directed The Good Samaritan?
The Good Samaritan was directed by Richard Rich.
Who stars in The Good Samaritan?
The principal cast of The Good Samaritan includes Ivan Crosland, Michael McGlone, Tamara Fowler, Lisa Michelson, David Jensen.
When was The Good Samaritan released and how long is it?
The Good Samaritan was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Good Samaritan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Samaritan was composed by Lex de Azevedo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Samaritan?
The Good Samaritan holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).