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The Messiah
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The Messiah

1975-10-24 · 140 min · ★ 6.6

History · Drama

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

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Directors
Roberto Rossellini
Production companies
Orizzonte 2000
Countries
Italy
Status
Released

Top Cast

Pier Maria RossiPier Maria RossiJesus
Mita UngaroMita UngaroVirgin Mary
Carlos de CarvalhoJohn the Baptist
Fausto Di BellaFausto Di BellaSaul
Vernon DobtcheffVernon DobtcheffSamuel
Antonella FasanoAntonella FasanoMaria Magdalena
Jean MartinJean MartinPontius Pilate
Toni UcciToni UcciHerodes Antipas
Vittorio CaprioliVittorio CaprioliHerod the Great
Tina AumontTina AumontAdulteress
Flora CarabellaHerodias
Yatsugi KhelilJoseph
Joshua SinclairJoshua SinclairRoman guard
Renato ScarpaRenato ScarpaHerod's brother
John KarlsenJohn KarlsenCaiaphas
Denise BatailleDenise BatailleLa sorella di Erode
Anita BartolucciAnita BartolucciSamaritan
Samir AyadiPharisee
Renato MontalbanoRenato MontalbanoMatthew

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