The Silver Chalice (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1954, The Silver Chalice is a drama, romance and history film directed by Victor Saville, running about 142 minutes. “I bid you seek the lost Silver Cup - for Sin is rising like the swollen rivers...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Silver Chalice stars Virginia Mayo as Helena, Pier Angeli as Deborra, Jack Palance as Simon The Magician and Paul Newman as Basil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Silver Chalice has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silver Chalice page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silver Chalice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silver Chalice (1954)?
- In US, The Silver Chalice is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silver Chalice worth watching?
- The Silver Chalice holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silver Chalice?
- The Silver Chalice stars Virginia Mayo, Pier Angeli, Jack Palance, Paul Newman and Walter Hampden.
- When was The Silver Chalice released?
- The Silver Chalice was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.