The Messiah (1976)

  • NR
  • 02/18/1976 (US)
  • History, Drama
  • 2h 20m

Overview

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.

Roberto Rossellini

Director, Screenplay

Silvia D'Amico Bendicò

Screenplay

Cast

Pier Maria Rossi's headshot

Pier Maria Rossi

Jesus
Mita Ungaro's headshot

Mita Ungaro

Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho's headshot

Carlos de Carvalho

John the Baptist
Fausto Di Bella's headshot

Fausto Di Bella

Saul
Vernon Dobtcheff's headshot

Vernon Dobtcheff

Samuel
Antonella Fasano's headshot

Antonella Fasano

Maria Magdalena
Jean Martin's headshot

Jean Martin

Pontius Pilate
Toni Ucci's headshot

Toni Ucci

Herodes Antipas

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