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The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964)
Il vangelo secondo Matteo (original title)

137 min  -  Biography | Drama | History   -  2 October 1964 (Italy)
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The 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.

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The Gospel According to St. Matthew -- Pier Paolo Pasolini portrays a realistic and biblically sympathetic presentation of the Gospel.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Enrique Irazoqui Enrique Irazoqui ...
Margherita Caruso Margherita Caruso ...
Susanna Pasolini Susanna Pasolini ...
Marcello Morante Marcello Morante ...
Mario Socrate Mario Socrate ...
Settimio Di Porto Settimio Di Porto ...
Alfonso Gatto Alfonso Gatto ...
Luigi Barbini Luigi Barbini ...
Giacomo Morante Giacomo Morante ...
Giorgio Agamben Giorgio Agamben ...
Guido Cerretani Guido Cerretani ...
Rosario Migale Rosario Migale ...
Ferruccio Nuzzo Ferruccio Nuzzo ...
Marcello Galdini Marcello Galdini ...
Elio Spaziani Elio Spaziani ...
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Storyline

Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. He comes to bring a sword, not peace, he says. He's in a hurry, moving from place to place near the Sea of Galilee, sometimes attracting a multitude, sometimes being driven away. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers. After he dies, he appears to his disciples and gives them final instructions. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Disciple | Jesus Christ | Betrayal | Suffering | Miracle  | See more »

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Biography | Drama | History

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Details

Country:

Italy | France

Language:

Italian

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Also Known As:

L'évangile selon saint Matthieu See more »

Filming Locations:

Apulia, Italy See more »

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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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Trivia

In keeping with his idea of Jesus Christ as the greatest revolutionary of all time, Pier Paolo Pasolini considered casting Jack Kerouac or Allen Ginsberg in the role. He changed his mind when he met Enrique Irazoqui, a Spanish student of literature, who has written a thesis about Pasolini's novel "Ragazzi di vita" and was very curious to meet him. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Christ: All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me. Make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy ghost teaching them to obey all the commandments I have given you. Behold, I am with you always, unto the end of the world.
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Featured in The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006) See more »

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"Gloria"
Missa Luba See more »