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James Dean plays John the Apostle in a Korean War fever dream you didn't know existed.
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Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration (1951)

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Overview

FamilyDramaTV Movie

The story of the Crucifixion, set within the context of the Korean War.

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Standout Aspects

Acting

James Dean's pre-fame intensity in biblical drag.

Production

Korean War footage spliced with Passion play chaos.

Best for:Solo: When you need to witness unhinged 1950s religious propaganda alone.·Background: Weird enough to glance up from your phone occasionally.
Heads up:Disturbing: Graphic crucifixion scenes framed as wartime inspiration.
Arthur Pierson

Director

Arthur Pierson

ReleasedMar 25, 1951
Runtime1h
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Jerry Fairbanks Productions

Top Cast

Leif Erickson

Leif Erickson

Pilate

Nelson Leigh

Nelson Leigh

Joseph of Arimathea

Ruth Hussey

Ruth Hussey

Mary

Henry Brandon

Henry Brandon

Cassius

James Dean

James Dean

John

Jeanne Cagney

Jeanne Cagney

Mary Magdalene

Joan Leslie

Joan Leslie

Claudia

Gordon Oliver

Gordon Oliver

Padre

Roddy McDowall

Roddy McDowall

Pvt. Huntington (The Professor)

Gene Lockhart

Gene Lockhart

Matthew

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Shot in two days on leftover General Electric Theater sets. Dean reportedly hated it.

Cultural

Epitome of 1950s 'Christianity + anti-communism' TV propaganda. Ronald Reagan hosted the anthology series this aired on.

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