This is a breathtaking piece of cinema. I haven't read the text for over forty years, so I cannot swear to the accuracy with which Pasolini reflects the actual gospel, but what is immediately striking is just how aggressive his version of "Cristo" is. Enrique Irazoqui is undoubtedly a beautiful man to look at, but unlike in so many more commercial iterations of this story, his character is portrayed as a strong,…
A Motion Picture which will be seen by the entire world - up to the end of the world!
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.
Top Cast
Enrique Irazoqui
Cristo
Margherita Caruso
Maria (Giovane)
Susanna Pasolini
Maria (Vecchia)
Marcello Morante
Giuseppe
Mario Socrate
Giovanni Battista
Settimio Di Porto
Pietro
Alfonso Gatto
Andrea
Luigi Barbini
Giacomo
Giacomo Morante
Giovanni
Giorgio Agamben
Filippo
Guido Cerretani
Bartolomeo
Guido Cerretani
Bartolomeo
Rosario Migale
Tommaso
Ferruccio Nuzzo
Matteo
Marcello Galdini
Giacomo Figlio di Alfeo
Elio Spaziani
Taddeo
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What is The Gospel According to St. Matthew about?
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and…
When was The Gospel According to St. Matthew released?
The Gospel According to St. Matthew was released in 1965.
What genres does The Gospel According to St. Matthew belong to?
The Gospel According to St. Matthew is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Gospel According to St. Matthew?
The cast of The Gospel According to St. Matthew includes Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante, Mario Socrate.

















