Product Details

• Actors: Blanche Baker, Lloyd Bochner, Colleen Dewhurst, Shay Duffin, Jeff East
• Directors: Eric Till
• Writers: Carmen Culver
• Producers: Don Carmody, Gene Corman, Harold Greenberg, Lee Rich, Lynn Guthrie
• Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Warner Home Video
• VHS Release Date: July 7, 1994
• Run Time: 152 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302842433
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #198,952 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Mary & Joseph: A Story of Faith is an engaging, devout and fresh look at the beloved religious figures. The Bible reveals little about them. But using what is known about the social and political issues of the era, an involving yet speculative story can be told. In it, the betrothed pair confront the iron rule of the Roman Empire, the condemnation of religious leaders, the revolutionary fervor of the zealots and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A love story first and foremost, November 25, 2000

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Michelle Lynn Naylo "Gypsy4ever" (Macedonia, Ohio USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mary & Joseph: Story of Faith [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I first saw this movie on television when I was a child. The story of the birth of Christ having always been my favorite in the Bible, I was thrilled to see it acted out. This movie gives you a 'what might have been' view of the lives of Mary and Joseph, something that the bible failed to give. Mary and Joseph where a young couple deeply in love, but the discovery of Mary's pregnency, plus Joseph's involvment with the Zelot's, almost drove them apart. We also get a look into the lives of Elizabeth and Zacarias, the parents of St. John. This movie give a completely human view of all characters in what is the most famous story in history.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Contrived Romance Adventure But Nonetheless Entertaining, May 9, 2010

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Robert (The Mountain of the Lord's House) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mary & Joseph: Story of Faith [VHS] (VHS Tape)

First and foremost, this film is in no way even remotely accurate according to the Biblical Scriptures. For example in this film Joseph is a sword-wielding Roman fighting Zealot warrior who is in league with Judas of Galilee, a scantily mentioned rebel in the Bible. The plot and romance is acted and written well enough but is completely contrived, however this in no way subtracts from the entertainment value of the film. The actor who played the young Clark Kent from the 1978 classic Superman: The Movie plays Joseph. This only adds to the film. Overall this is a solid Adventure Romance film set during the time of Christ. Biblical accuracy should not be expected when viewing this film.

5.0 out of 5 stars Insights into why God chose Mary and Joseph, May 15, 2011

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Denis Martindale "Denis Martindale" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mary & Joseph: Story of Faith [VHS] (VHS Tape)

My Gospel poem about this excellent film is here: tinyurl-dot-com/maryandjoseph and is based on what I saw of this film, thanks to The True Movies channels on Sky Digital. It may be repeated later, here in the UK, so check EPG listings. Google found extra details about this and the different title and links to various forum discussions. The images tab will help find more details. The IMDb website offers extra links and info on similar film titles such as The Nativity or The Nativity Story (Search for Mary and Joseph or Joseph and Mary). I found this film to have sensitive portrayals of the main characters, yet as with some Biblical films, there was a parental guidance warning. If the film was recorded to be shown to younger members of the family, then maybe it would be more helpful showing selected scenes as with some DVD Player Menu options. The IMDb website links to Amazon for the DVD and Video films, so we should check screen formats and customer reviews.