The Life of Jesus on film
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- DirectorSidney OlcottStarsR. Henderson BlandPercy DyerGene GauntierAn account of the life of Jesus Christ according to the New Testament, told as a series of tableaus interspersed with Bible verses.
- DirectorCecil B. DeMilleStarsH.B. WarnerDorothy CummingErnest TorrenceJesus Christ faces religious and political oppression during his ministry and in the days before his death and resurrection.
- DirectorNicholas RayStarsJeffrey HunterSiobhan McKennaHurd HatfieldThe temporary physical life of the Biblical Savior, Jesus Christ.
- DirectorGeorge StevensJean NegulescoStarsMax von SydowDorothy McGuireCharlton HestonAn all-star, large scale epic movie that chronicles the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
- StarsAlice JohnsonCharley BoonChristopher ClarkJesus Christ goes from being born in a manger to being King of the Jews. Walk where he walked, see what He did, and be where He died. What made him more than just a man in some peoples eyes but an impostor in others'?
- DirectorNorman JewisonStarsTed NeeleyCarl AndersonYvonne EllimanFilm version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.
- StarsJeremy SistoDebra MessingJacqueline BissetA movie about the life, work and death of Jesus as we know it from the Bible.
- StarsRobert PowellOlivia HusseyLaurence OlivierBeginning 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.
- DirectorJohn KrishPeter SykesStarsBrian DeaconRivka NeumanAlexander ScourbyFilmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.
- DirectorChristopher MenaulStarsKelsey GrammerVernon DobtcheffEoin MackenA TV Movie chronicling the life of Jesus of Nazareth.
- DirectorGareth DaviesStarsColin BlakelyRobert HardyBernard HeptonDennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.
- DirectorPier Paolo PasoliniStarsEnrique IrazoquiMargherita CarusoSusanna PasoliniThe life of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. Pasolini shows Christ as a Marxist avant-la-lettre and therefore uses half of the text of Matthew.
- DirectorDavid BattyStarsDavid HarewoodSelva RasalingamMourad ZaouiThe life and toils of Jesus Christ, depicted as written in the gospel of John. Narrated in English, following the New International Version of the scripture, while the actors speak in Aramaic.
- StarsEddie DewNelson LeighTyler MacDuffWitness the story of Jesus, beginning with his birth in Bethlehem, to his crucifixion, death, and triumphant resurrection. Filmed mostly on location in the Holy Land.
- DirectorMartin ScorseseStarsWillem DafoeHarvey KeitelBarbara HersheyThe life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the struggles all humans do, and his final temptation on the cross.
- DirectorChristopher SpencerStarsDiogo MorgadoAmber Rose RevahGreg HicksThe life story of Jesus is told from his humble birth through his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.
- DirectorDavid GreeneStarsVictor GarberLynne ThigpenKatie HanleyAn adaption of the musical, in a modern-day song-and-dance recreation of the Gospel of St. Matthew.
- DirectorDerek W. HayesStanislav SokolovStarsRalph FiennesMichael BryantJulie ChristieThe story of Jesus Christ.
- DirectorMichael CampusStarsHarry AndrewsHugh GriffithZalman KingDramatization of the controversial best-seller that posits an alternate version of the birth of Christianity. In this version, Jesus planned for His crucifixion by taking a drug that would simulate death. After His unconscious body was placed in the tomb, a religious sect known as the Zealots would secretly steal Christ's body from the tomb, then spread the rumor that He had risen, thus fulfilling Biblical prophecy.
- DirectorMel GibsonStarsJim CaviezelMonica BellucciMaia MorgensternDepicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.
- DirectorKevin ReynoldsStarsJoseph FiennesTom FeltonPeter FirthIn 33 AD, a Roman Tribune in Judea is tasked to find the missing body of Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead.
- DirectorRoberto RosselliniStarsPier Maria RossiMita UngaroCarlos de CarvalhoThe story of the life of Jesus Christ.
- DirectorCyrus NowrastehStarsAdam Greaves-NealVincent WalshSara LazzaroTells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.
- DirectorNader TalebzadehThe story of Jesus Christ told from an Islamic perspective.
- DirectorFerdinand ZeccaDepicting well-known incidents in the life of Jesus Christ, this milestone of early cinema won world fame, huge audiences and a screen life of decades when most secular films of the time measured their commercial life in weeks.
- DirectorMichael BousonStarsJesse JensenJohn AbiskaronHal AlpertFor the first time ever, The Greatest Story Ever Told is proven to be TRUE! This revealing documentary includes interviews with renowned experts who have first-hand knowledge of the evidence documenting Jesus Christ's remarkable birth, His transformation from ordinary boy to charismatic leader, His horrifying death and His miraculous resurrection. Also included is an emotional and dramatic recreation of the last days of Christ's life, known as the Passion, with an international cast of actors in full biblical costume accompanied by the glorious gospel music of the legendary Clara Ward Singers.
- StarsBen DanielsJohn LynchJoseph MawleFollows Jesus' last days and crucifixion.
- DirectorDavid GrifhorstRobert DeatonStarsTyler PerryJencarlos CanelaChris DaughtryThe Creator of the universe in human form makes the ultimate sacrifice for all humanity, offering salvation to all who believe.
- DirectorKen CameronBernard L. KowalskiStarsMadeleine StoweJohn SheaJane WyattThe story of the courtship of Joseph and Mary, and of the events leading up to the first Christmas.
- DirectorCatherine HardwickeStarsKeisha Castle-HughesShohreh AghdashlooOscar IsaacA drama that focuses on the period in Mary and Joseph's life where they journeyed to Bethlehem for the birth of Jesus.
- DirectorMark Dornford-MayStarsNoluthando BoqwanaAndile KosiPauline MalefaneOne man's journey of love, deception and betrayal in contemporary South Africa. Based on the New Testament.
- DirectorRobert ElfstromStarsJohnny CashRobert ElfstromJune Carter CashThe story of Jesus, from life to death and resurrection. Filmed on location in Israel, with narration and music by Johnny Cash.
- DirectorJean-Claude La MarreStarsJean-Claude La MarreJohann John JeanAdam GreenA retelling of the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, based on the idea that he was a black man whose death was a racially motivated hate crime.
- DirectorJean-Claude La MarreStarsJean-Claude La MarreRaquel Roque HerringGerald WebbFrom director Jean Claude LaMarre (Color of the Cross), comes another epic film about the ministry of Jesus Christ. This daring film portrays the resurrection of Jesus Christ and his ministry after his death. After the crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples go into hiding believing their lives are in danger. They had lost all hope that Jesus would come back to them as He had prophesied. Three days after his death, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus, and other women go up to the tomb to put spices on Christ's body. They are shocked to find the tomb completely empty. Jesus' body is gone. The now frightened women go running out of the tomb, when two angels stop them. They declare to the women that Christ has risen! The women, still bewildered, go and spread the news to the disciples. Created with the same enthusiasm and astonishing interpretations as Color of the Cross, The Resurrection brings a new perspective of the resurrection and ascension of Christ.
- DirectorD.W. GriffithStarsLillian GishRobert HarronMae MarshThe story of a poor young woman separated by prejudice from her husband and baby is interwoven with tales of intolerance from throughout history.
- DirectorJames Cellan JonesStarsChris SarandonColin BlakelyKeith MichellThe Crucifixion of Christ seen more from a political and historical point of view than a spiritual one.
- DirectorJulien DuvivierStarsHarry BaurJean GabinRobert Le ViganThe final days of Jesus from the time he enters the city of Jerusalem. Viewed as a threat, it is decided that he must be captured, tried, and executed as a criminal, a plan aided and abetted by disciple Judas Iscariot.
- DirectorLucien NonguetFerdinand ZeccaStarsMadame MoreauMonsieur MoreauThe story of Jesus Christ from the proclamation of his Nativity to his crucifixion. Impressive scenes and dynamism of the actors prelude to the Italian colossal movies of the silent period.
- DirectorTerry JonesStarsGraham ChapmanJohn CleeseMichael PalinBorn on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah.
- DirectorHenry C. VincentStarsFrank RussellFrank GaylorFred StrongA staging of Jesus' passion.
- DirectorJosé Díaz MoralesStarsJosé CibriánAdriana LamarAurora WalkerIt's about the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- DirectorMiguel MoraytaStarsEnrique RambalManolo FábregasConsuelo FrankMexican drama that follows the teachings to disciples and events in the life of Jesus Christ, previous and during his passion, then rising from the dead on the third day.
- DirectorJulio BrachoStarsEnrique RochaJulián SolerWolf RuvinskisThe last hours and crucifixion of Christ.
- DirectorMiguel ZacaríasStarsGuillermo MurrayGayle BedallJorge RiveroWhen Jesus was born, King Herod orders all children under three years of age to die. An angel gives Joseph this warning and also advised him to seek refuge in Egypt with his family.
- DirectorMiguel ZacaríasStarsGuillermo MurrayEric del CastilloEnrique RambalThe founder of Christianity and his sacred family.
- DirectorIrving PichelJohn T. CoyleStarsLee J. CobbRobert HoltonJames GriffithAn inspiring and ground breaking film on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
- DirectorRegardt van den BerghStarsRichard KileyBruce MarchianoGerrit SchoonhovenThe plot follows the birth, preaching, teaching and miracles of Jesus. He preached and lived a radical message of God's Love and was able to heal people of lifelong disabilities and illnesses and was able to command natural phenomena.
- DirectorDavid BattyStarsSelva RasalingamKarima GouitRamdane AalaAccording to THE GOSPEL OF MARK, Jesus is a heroic man of action, an exorcist, healer, and miracle worker - the Son of God who keeps his identity secret. This critically acclaimed, epic production-five years in the making - is based on the latest theological, historical, and archaeological research, and offers an unforgettable, highly authentic telling of the Jesus story - ending with the empty tomb, a promise to meet again in Galilee, and Jesus's instructions to spread the good news of the resurrection.
- DirectorDavid BattyStarsSelva RasalingamKarima GouitMourad ZaouiThe Gospel Of Luke from The Bible.
- DirectorDavid BattyStarsSelva RasalingamKarima GouitRamdane AalaThis critically acclaimed, epic production – five years in the making – is the first-ever word-for-word account of the life of Jesus as recorded in the biblical Gospel of Matthew.
- DirectorGiulio AntamoroStarsAlberto PasqualiAmleto NovelliLeda GysThe story of the life of Christ.
- DirectorRodrigo GarcíaStarsEwan McGregorCiarán HindsTye SheridanAn imagined chapter from Jesus' forty days of fasting and praying in the desert. On his way out of the wilderness, Jesus struggles with the Devil over the fate of a family in crisis.
- DirectorA. BhimsinghChristopher CoelhoStarsChandramohanRajasulochanaVijayachanderA 160-minute version of the life of Jesus Christ filmed entirely with a cast and crew of Christian Indians in India.
- DirectorBrigitte Maria MayerStarsSabin TambreaEmily CoxUlrich BrandhoffJESUS CRIES is a modern adaptation of the New Testament. The story is set in a fictitious metropolis in the near future. The First and Third Worlds are reflected in one city. The divide between poor and wealthy continually grows. As insurrection begins, Jesus of Nazareth becomes the political and spiritual force behind change. He is arrested, tortured, and executed. After his death, his disciples are thrown into confusion with feelings of doubt and guilt. They fight over the interpretation of his teachings and their responsibility to his vision. Will they themselves move to action?
- StarsJohn GlenMichael BryantRobert GillespieThe story of Jesus Christ in eight weekly half-hour episodes.
- DirectorMilo RauStarsYvan SagnetMaia MorgensternEnrique IrazoquiAn authentically political, theatrical and cinematic New Gospel for the 21st century.
- DirectorJoseph BreenFernando PalaciosStarsLuis ÁlvarezMaruchi FresnoManuel MonroyThe Passion of Jesus starting with His arrest and trial that was shot near Madrid and features narration by Sebastion Cabot. Jesus' face is never seen but in the English version he is voiced by veteran Hollywood actor Macdonald Carey.