Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.
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Top Billed Cast
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Jesus Christ -
Judas Iscariot -
Mary Magdalene -
Pontius Pilate -
Caiaphas -
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Annas
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Apostle
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Apostle James -
Apostle
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Apostle Thaddeus
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Apostle Andrew
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Apostle
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Director:
Norman JewisonWriters:
Melvyn Bragg (screenplay: based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" by), Norman Jewison (screenplay: based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" by), Tim Rice (based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar": book)All Cast & Crew
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Trivia
Norman Jewison managed only two takes of "The Temple" before he ran out of unbroken props.
Quotes
Judas:
My mind is clearer now - at last all too well, I can see where we all soon will be, If you strip away the myth from the man, You will see where we all soon will be...
Goofs
When Pilate turns to face the crowd after he claims that Jesus doesn't deserve death, Pilate's cape gets caught on a soldiers arm.
Soundtracks
Judas' DeathMusic by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Performed by Carl Anderson, Bob Bingham, Kurt Yaghjian, and Choir
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Drama | History | MusicalDetails
Release Date:
15 August 1973Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Avdat, IsraelBox Office
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$115,531
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