An adaption of the musical, in a modern-day song-and-dance recreation of the Gospel of St. Matthew.
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Title: Godspell (1973)
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| Victor Garber | ... | Jesus | |
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Katie Hanley | ... | Katie |
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David Haskell | ... | John / Judas |
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Merrell Jackson | ... | Merrell |
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Joanne Jonas | ... | Joanne |
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Robin Lamont | ... | Robin |
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Gilmer McCormick | ... | Gilmer |
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Jeffrey Mylett | ... | Jeffrey |
| Jerry Sroka | ... | Jerry | |
| Lynne Thigpen | ... | Lynne | |
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A modern-day version of the gospels, opening with John the Baptist calling a disparate group of young New Yorkers from their workaday lives to follow and learn from Jesus. They form a roving acting troupe that enacts the parables through song and dance, comedy, and mime. Jesus' ministry ends with a last supper, his Crucifixion in a junkyard, and, the following morning, his body being carried aloft by his apostles back into the world of the living on the streets of New York. Written by Steven Dhuey <sdhuey@mail.soemadison.wisc.edu>
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Jeffrey: You used to... what?
Jesus: Some people read palms or tea leaves. I read feet. Look what it says!
[looks at Jeffrey's foot]
Jesus: Ahh, it says "Rejoice."
Jeffrey: [looking at his foot] It says "Keds."
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(uncredited)
Written by Stephen Schwartz
Performed by David Haskell and Company
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Trivia
During "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" everyone except Jesus jumps into "The Angel of the Waters" fountain, also known as the Bethesda Fountain, in New York City's Central Park. "Bethesda" is a reference to a pool described in the Gospel of John that is supposed to have healing properties. See more »Goofs
During the baptism scene on Bethesda Terrace, a man on Central Park Lake is visible in 3 separate shots, frantically trying to row his boat out of the scene. See more »Quotes
Jesus: Did I ever tell you I used to read feet?Jeffrey: You used to... what?
Jesus: Some people read palms or tea leaves. I read feet. Look what it says!
[looks at Jeffrey's foot]
Jesus: Ahh, it says "Rejoice."
Jeffrey: [looking at his foot] It says "Keds."
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Crazy Credits
The end credits include an infinity frames effect. A sixteen second film of a busy street is shown, and then the right and bottom of the frame is frozen in a sideways capital L. This then becomes the frame for the next iteration of the film, which in turn leaves its right and bottom edges as a frame for the next film. Over the frames and film are played thumbnails of the actors, then credit cards and finally a credit scroll. See more »Soundtracks
Prepare Ye (The Way Of The Lord)(uncredited)
Written by Stephen Schwartz
Performed by David Haskell and Company
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31 May 1973 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
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$1,300,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Just watched the DVD of this and enjoyed hearing how well the music has held up over the years! You can't watch the movie without humming along to the songs!
My high school did this for the school play and it sure brought back a lot of memories!
I was real sorry to hear that Lynne had passed away....her solo was one of the standouts in my opinion....her talent (as well as the talent of the others who have passed) will be missed.