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The Silver Chalice

1954Movie2 h 22 min

24
TerribleGoodWatch score
24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Summary

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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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Directed by
Victor Saville
Produced by
Victor Saville
Music by
Franz Waxman

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Facts

December 20, 1954 · 2 h 22 min · Drama, Romance, History

Released
December 20, 1954
Runtime
2 h 22 min
Genres
Drama, Romance, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

False Prophet, Lost Will and Testament, Marriage Before Romance +8

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Silver Chalice?"

Questions about The Silver Chalice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Silver Chalice?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Silver Chalice from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Silver Chalice worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 24 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). Audiences rate it higher (31 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is The Silver Chalice okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Silver Chalice good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Silver Chalice a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 71% of its budget.