The Greatest is the Least (1997): Cast
The Greatest is the Least is a 1997 short animated family film directed by Richard Rich, starring Ivan Crosland as Jesus (voice), David Drummond and Jack Fletcher. It runs 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 30 min
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Rich Animation Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Greatest is the Least About?
The premise of The Greatest is the Least without spoilers.
In the years after Jesus’ resurrection, the disciples strive to live out his teachings. While laboring in a salt mine, James watches two fellow prisoners vie for dominance. He recalls Jesus embracing children and kneeling to wash the disciples’ feet, revealing that greatness in his kingdom is measured by how many you serve, not how many serve you.
The Greatest is the Least Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- prison
- old man
- memory
- arrogance
- angel
- whipping
- washing someone's feet
- reference to jesus christ
- reference to god
- based on biblical story
The Greatest is the Least Cast & Characters
Ivan Crosland leads the cast as Jesus (voice), with David Drummond as James (voice) and Jack Fletcher as Vispi (voice). Directed by Richard Rich; 13 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Rich
- Ivan Crosland as Jesus (voice)
- David Drummond as James (voice)
- Jack Fletcher as Vispi (voice)
- Neil Vipond as Counselor (voice)
Also Starring in The Greatest is the Least
· 9 more- Jim J. Bullock Majestrate / Jeramiah (voice)
- Jeff Simmons Jeramiah / Lysander (voice)
- William Dennis Hunt Agrippa (voice)
- Al Michaels John / Young Soldier (voice)
- Marion Calvert Salome (voice)
- Gar Campbell Sidon (voice)
- Jake Williamson Blastus (voice)
- Robert Cottrell Andrew (voice)
- Mark Ciglar Mark (voice)
More from Richard Rich
More films directed by Richard Rich, best-rated first: The Swan Princess, The Fox and the Hound, Muhammad: The Last Prophet and The Black Cauldron.
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Worthy is the Lamb 2004 -
The Lost is Found 1999 -
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Jesus, the Son of God 1995 -
The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible 1988 -
The Prodigal Son 1988 -
At Jesus’ Side 2008
The Greatest is the Least FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Greatest is the Least, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Greatest is the Least?
The Greatest is the Least runs 30 minutes.
When was The Greatest is the Least released?
The Greatest is the Least was released on June 1, 1997.
Who directed The Greatest is the Least?
The Greatest is the Least was directed by Richard Rich.
More films by Richard Rich Who is in the cast of The Greatest is the Least?
The Greatest is the Least stars Ivan Crosland as Jesus (voice), David Drummond as James (voice) and Jack Fletcher as Vispi (voice), among 13 credited actors.
Does The Greatest is the Least have a post-credit scene?
No. The Greatest is the Least has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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