The Jesus Film

Original title: Jesus

19791979
GG
1h 57min

Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.

Directors
- John Krish
- Peter Sykes
Writer
- Barnet Bain(screenplay)
Stars
- Brian Deacon
- Rivka Neuman
- Alexander Scourby(voice)

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Directors
- John Krish
- Peter Sykes
Writer
- Barnet Bain(screenplay)
All cast & crew

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The story of Jesus of Nazareth, the son of God, raised by a Jewish carpenter. Based on the gospel of Luke in the New Testament, here is the life of Jesus from the miraculous virgin birth to the calling of his disciples, public miracles and ministry; ending with his death by crucifixion at the hands of the Roman empire and resurrection on the third day. —Anonymous

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Taglines
- Stripped of myth and mystery, the story of the most influential life in history.
Genres
Certificate
- G
Parents guide

Trivia
The film has been translated into over 1000 languages to date (including 10 different sign language versions), and 235 more translations are in progress, making it the most translated film in history.

Goofs
After laying the body in the tomb, the actor under the burial shroud can clearly be seen breathing.

Quotes
Jesus: Forgive them father, for they don't know what they do.

Alternate versions
An alternate version was filmed concurrently with the English one, with the actors speaking in the authentic languages (Aramic, Hebrew, Greek and Latin) appropriate for the events and people portrayed. This version is then used with a voice-over narration in any of several modern language.

Connections
Edited from New Media Bible, The: The Gospel According to St. Luke (1979)

Soundtracks
Concerto brandeburghese No. 1, BWV 1046 : 2° movimento
by Johann Sebastian Bach

Top review

10/10

The Life of Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke

This was, I thought, the best cinematic summary of the life of Christ I have yet seen. Brian Deacon, who portrays Jesus, looks the part and speaks with quiet authority. His interaction with children in the movie gives a moving picture of the tenderness of Christ. The words of Christ are given in modern translation making it easy for the viewer to understand the language. Simon Peter (Niko Nitai) looks the part and acts it well. The movie allows about the same amount for the last week of Christ's life as does the gospel (about 25%). While not a perfect movie (nothing on earth is perfect), this is a delightful one. If you are looking for an accurate picture of Christ which accords well with the Bible, this is it!

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