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Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

TV Mini-Series  -  382 min  -  Biography | Drama | History
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A reverent depiction of the life of Christ using the Gospel accounts.

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Season:

1

Year:

1977
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Robert Powell Robert Powell ...
Jesus Christ (2 episodes, 1977)
Anne Bancroft ...
Mary Magdalene (2 episodes, 1977)
Ernest Borgnine ...
The Centurion (2 episodes, 1977)
James Farentino ...
Simon Peter (2 episodes, 1977)
Ian McShane ...
Judas Iscariot (2 episodes, 1977)
Christopher Plummer ...
Herod Antipas (2 episodes, 1977)
Olivia Hussey ...
Virgin Mary (2 episodes, 1977)
Tony Vogel Tony Vogel ...
Andrew (2 episodes, 1977)
John Duttine John Duttine ...
John the Evangelist (2 episodes, 1977)
Michael York ...
John the Baptist (2 episodes, 1977)
Jonathan Muller Jonathan Muller ...
James I (2 episodes, 1977)
Sergio Nicolai Sergio Nicolai ...
James II (2 episodes, 1977)
James Mason ...
Joseph of Arimathea (2 episodes, 1977)
Laurence Olivier ...
Nicodemus (2 episodes, 1977)
Anthony Quinn ...
Caiaphas (2 episodes, 1977)
John Eastham John Eastham ...
Bartholomew (2 episodes, 1977)
Ian Holm ...
Zerah (2 episodes, 1977)
Yorgos Vogiatzis Yorgos Vogiatzis ...
Joseph (2 episodes, 1977)
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Storyline

A reverent depiction of the life of Christ using the Gospel accounts.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Details

Country:

Italy | UK

Language:

English | Syriac

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Also Known As:

Gesù di Nazareth See more »

Filming Locations:

Ait Benhaddou, Morocco See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | UK: (2 episodes)  | Italy: (2 parts)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

Maria Schneider was originally offered the role of the Virgin Mary but declined and later regretted the decision. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Full-immersion baptism, not sprinkling baptism, was in use at the time of Christ. See more »

Quotes

Jesus Christ: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will make it rise again.
Zerah: It took centuries to build this temple. Do you think you can build it again in three days?
Jesus Christ: You have said it, but you have not understood.
Zerah: [indignant] Rabbi, I understand better than you *think*.
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Connections

Referenced in The Passion: Films, Faith & Fury (2006) See more »