The film’s major limitation: It stops at Genesis 22. A planned sequel covering the rest of the Bible never materialized due to cost and Huston’s waning interest. For decades, The Bible: In the Beginning… circulated in faded pan-and-scan TV prints. The 2011 Blu-ray release (distributed by 20th Century Fox) restored Rotunno’s 2.20:1 widescreen Technicolor photography and Mayuzumi’s original audio mix. That Blu-ray is now out of print, but it remains the definitive version—though a 4K restoration is overdue. Final Verdict The Bible: In the Beginning… is not the greatest biblical epic, but it may be the most literate and personally felt one. John Huston, a notorious agnostic, nevertheless treats Genesis as a profound human drama—full of wonder, jealousy, faith, and terror. For viewers seeking a thoughtful, visually striking, and unconventional take on the Old Testament’s opening chapters, it’s an unforgettable journey. If you’d like specific details about the Blu-ray release (e.g., special features, aspect ratio, audio commentary), let me know and I can add those.