Remember Ted Neeley in the 1973 film adaptation of the “Jesus Christ Supertar” musical theatre extravaganza? It was his eyes that were striking, and those are the features that work best for Robert Powell in this version of the story of Christ. Starting with the nativity, and featuring quite a formidable cast of actors depicting those crucial to the tale, Franco Zeffirelli uses convincing (North African) locations,…
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Robert Powell
Jesus
Olivia Hussey
Virgin Mary
Yorgo Voyagis
Joseph
Anne Bancroft
Mary Magdalene
Christopher Plummer
Herod Antipas
Anthony Quinn
Caiaphas
Ian McShane
Judas Iscariot
Ernest Borgnine
The Centurion
James Farentino
Simon Peter
Michael York
John the Baptist
James Earl Jones
Balthazar
Peter Ustinov
Herod the Great
Ian Holm
Zerah
Valentina Cortese
Herodias
Rod Steiger
Pontius Pilate
Claudia Cardinale
The Adulteress
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FAQ about Jesus of Nazareth
What is Jesus of Nazareth about?
Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
When was Jesus of Nazareth released?
Jesus of Nazareth was released in 1977.
What genres does Jesus of Nazareth belong to?
Jesus of Nazareth is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Jesus of Nazareth?
The cast of Jesus of Nazareth includes Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Yorgo Voyagis, Anne Bancroft, Christopher Plummer.
How many seasons of Jesus of Nazareth are there?
Jesus of Nazareth has 1 season(s) and 4 episodes.