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Jesus of Nazareth

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19771977
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 6h 22m
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
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Robert Powell in Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Jesus Of Nazareth
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Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this mini-series brings to life all of the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this mini-series brings to life all of the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, this mini-series brings to life all of the sweeping drama in the life of Jesus, as told by the Gospels.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
23K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,949
125
  • Stars
    • Robert Powell
    • Olivia Hussey
    • Laurence Olivier
  • Stars
    • Robert Powell
    • Olivia Hussey
    • Laurence Olivier
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    • 184User reviews
    • 16Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Robert Powell
    Robert Powell
    • Jesus
    Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey
    • Mary
    Laurence Olivier
    Laurence Olivier
    • Nicodemus
    James Mason
    James Mason
    • Joseph of Arimathea
    Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft
    • Mary Magdalene
    Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine
    • The Centurion
    Claudia Cardinale
    Claudia Cardinale
    • The Adulteress
    Valentina Cortese
    Valentina Cortese
    • Herodias
    James Farentino
    James Farentino
    • Simon Peter
    James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones
    • Balthazar
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Barabbas
    Tony Lo Bianco
    Tony Lo Bianco
    • Quintilius
    Ian McShane
    Ian McShane
    • Judas Iscariot
    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Melchior
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Herod Antipas
    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Caiaphas
    Fernando Rey
    Fernando Rey
    • Gaspar
    Ralph Richardson
    Ralph Richardson
    • Simeon
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    • Trivia
      While shooting in Tunisia, the set had a surprise visit by R2-D2. George Lucas was shooting Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) at the same time and, according to actress Koo Stark: "Operated by remote control, R2-D2 had to trundle off camera and disappear behind a sand dune. But the remote control failed to stop the robot and he wandered onto the set of Jesus of Nazareth."
    • Goofs
      The movie scripting refers to Pontius Pilate as a "procurator", a specific post that differs from the one that the Gospels imply that he held - prefect or governor. Historically, Pontius Pilate's title was thought to have been procurator but an inscription on a limestone block - apparently a dedication to Tiberius Caesar Augustus - that was discovered in 1961 in the ruins of an amphitheater called Caesarea Maritima refers to Pilate as "prefect of Judeaea". Archaeologists believe it to be genuine. In this instance, the Gospel account is supported by archaeology, since the surviving inscription discovered at Caeserae states that Pilate was prefect and the movie should have followed also as it is based on Gospel accounts.
    • Alternate versions
      The Region 1 DVD is the original 1977 broadcast. The Region 2 Carlton DVD released in the UK is substantially cut and runs at 270 minutes. The Dutch DVD release (also Carlton Region 2) has a running time of 365 minutes (the 399 minute running time stated on the cover is a misprint).
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      Featured in The 30th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1978)

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    Best movie of all time!
    I have seen Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" with other members of my church, and came away recommending that they now see "Jesus of Nazareth". It is truly my favorite movie. I first saw it when I was 14 years old, and remember being so completely moved by the whole experience. The difference between these two movies is that you have to rely on your knowledge of the bible for "The Passion". Jesus of Nazareth allows you to truly become emotionally attached to the actual person of Jesus. I insist that my two teenage children and husband watch it with me every Easter. We are always moved to tears by the end. I am always disappointed that the networks choose to show "The Ten Commandments" every Easter, and not "Jesus of Nazareth". Isn't the story of Jesus the reason for the season of Easter?
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    • Mar 6, 2004

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1977 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • Syriac
    • Also known as
      • Isus iz Nazareta
    • Filming locations
      • Monastir, Tunisia
    • Production companies
      • ITC Films
      • RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana
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    • Runtime
      6 hours 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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