He Is Risen (Video 1988)

He is Risen is the story of the greatest miracle of all, the resurrection of Jesus. Sorrow and despair at the Lord's crucifixion become complete joy and love as the disciples behold their ... See full summary »

Director:

Richard Rich

Writer:

Orson Scott Card (screenplay)

Stars:

Ivan Crosland, John Nicolaysen, Stephen Cracroft

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ivan Crosland	...	Jesus (voice) (as Ivan Crossland)
John Nicolaysen	...	Peter (voice)
Stephen Cracroft	...	James (voice) (as Steve Cracroft)
John Runnels	...	John (voice)
Bruce Winant	...	Andrew / Thomas (voice)
Cam Clarke	...	Simon / Guard (voice) (as Cam Clark)
Robert Axelrod	...	Bartholomew (voice)
Tim Eisenhart	...	Matthew (voice)
Tom Cowan	...	Philip (voice)
Jayne Luke	...	Mary Magdalene (voice) (as Jane Luke)
Linda Bishop	...	Martha (voice)
Diane Woodhouse	...	Mary (voice)
Maikel Bailey	...	Pilate (voice)
Gregory Snegoff	...	Caiaphas (voice) (as Gregory Snow)
Wayne Richards	...	Joseph of Arimathea (voice)

Storyline

He is Risen is the story of the greatest miracle of all, the resurrection of Jesus. Sorrow and despair at the Lord's crucifixion become complete joy and love as the disciples behold their resurrected Master three days later. The events of the real story of Easter teach of the atonement and resurrection, providing hope to Christians around the world. A young boy, Daniel, witnesses the death of Jesus by crucifixion on Calvary where a Roman Centurion confirms, "Truly this man was the son of God." Storms rage and an earthquake shakes the land at Jesus' death. Daniel hurries back to the Disciples, who are hiding from Roman soldiers, with the news of Jesus' death. Meanwhile, Joseph of Arimathaea and Nicodemus prepare Jesus' body, bury it in a tomb cut into a hillside and cover the entrance with a huge stone. Caiaphas, the Pharisee high priest, visits Pontius Pilate, counseling Pilate to seal the tomb since Jesus' followers said He would rise from death on the third day. Pilate agrees and ...

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Plot Keywords:

resurrection | christian | christianity | reference to jesus christ | new testament | 

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Animated Stories from the New Testament: He Is Risen

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nest Family Entertainment, Rich Animation Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

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Soundtracks

"He Gave His Life for Me"
Music by Lex de Azevedo
Lyrics by Lex de Azevedo and Julie de Azevedo
Performed by Julie de Azevedo

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