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.
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.
The film's central narrative champions unwavering faith, the preservation of sacred tradition, and the triumph of spiritual truth over deception, aligning its dominant themes more closely with conservative values.
This film features traditional casting practices, predominantly utilizing white actors for its roles, consistent with the era of its production. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, without incorporating critical portrayals or explicit DEI themes.
The film portrays early Christians with deep respect and sympathy, highlighting their unwavering faith, spiritual purity, and resilience against Roman persecution. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the nascent faith, positioning it as a force for good against a corrupt world.
The Silver Chalice is a 1954 biblical epic that centers on the creation of the Holy Grail. Its narrative focuses on religious and historical themes, and there are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the film's plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts Thomas B. Costain's novel, and all major characters, including Basil, Deborra, and Simon Magus, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. No instances of gender swapping are present.
The film, set in 1st-century Judea and Rome, features characters whose historical and canonical races (Jewish, Greek, Roman, Samaritan) were consistently portrayed by white actors, aligning with the general racial understanding of the source material and the era's casting practices. No character established as one race was depicted as a different race.
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