The Silver Chalice
“I bid you seek the lost Silver Cup - for Sin is rising like the swollen rivers...”
Synopsis
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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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Silver Chalice (1954) Official Trailer - Paul Newman, Jack Palance Biblical Epic Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-11
Top Cast
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Virginia Mayo
Helena
Pier Angeli
Deborra
Jack Palance
Simon The Magician
Paul Newman
Basil
Walter Hampden
Joseph of Arimathea
Joseph Wiseman
Mijamin
Alexander Scourby
Luke
Lorne Greene
Peter
David J. Stewart
Adam
Herbert Rudley
Linus
Jacques Aubuchon
Nero
E.G. Marshall
Ignatius
Michael Pate
Aaron Ben Joseph
Natalie Wood
Helena as a Girl
Peter Raynolds
Basil as a Boy
Mort Marshall
Benjie
Booth Colman
Hiram
Terence de Marney
Sosthene
Release History & Theatrical Window
Saranac Lake, New York
Festival / Special Debut
December 20, 1954
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.71x
-$1.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Saville
- Screenplay & Story
- Lesser Samuels
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Silver Chalice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $4.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Victor Saville Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Saville
Lesser Samuels, Thomas B. Costain
Franz Waxman
William V. Skall
George White
Victor Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Saville
Director
Lesser Samuels
Screenplay
Victor Saville
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
William V. Skall
Director of Photography
George White
Editor
Rolf Gerard
Production Design
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
Rolf Gerard
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Silver Chalice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silver Chalice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silver Chalice about?
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.
Who directed The Silver Chalice?
The Silver Chalice was directed by Victor Saville.
Who stars in The Silver Chalice?
The principal cast of The Silver Chalice includes Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Paul Newman, Walter Hampden.
When was The Silver Chalice released and how long is it?
The Silver Chalice was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Silver Chalice?
The Silver Chalice had a reported production budget of $4.5M and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (0.71 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Silver Chalice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silver Chalice was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is The Silver Chalice based on a book or true story?
The Silver Chalice is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Thomas B. Costain".