The Jesus Film (1979)
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- G
- 1h 57min
- Biography, Drama
- 19 Oct 1979 (USA)
- Movie
Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.
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Cast
| Brian Deacon | ... |
Jesus
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| Rivka Neuman | ... |
Mary
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| Alexander Scourby | ... |
Luke (voice)
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| Niko Nitai | ... |
Simon Peter
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| Yosef Shiloach | ... |
Joseph
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| Ori Levy | ... |
Caiaphas
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| Mosko Alkalai | ... |
Matthew
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Kobi Assaf | ... |
Philip
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Moti Baharav | ... |
Simon of Cyrene
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| Ya'ackov Ben-Sira | ... |
Zacchaeus
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| Zeev Berlinsky | ... |
Blind Begger
(as Ze'ev Berlinski)
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| Eli Cohen | ... |
John the Baptist
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| Eli Danker | ... |
Judas Iscariot
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| Dina Doron | ... |
Elizabeth
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| Shoshana Duer | ... |
Hunchback Woman in the Temple
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Peter Frye | ... |
Pontius Pilate
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Nissim Garamech | ... |
Thomas
(as Nisim Gerama)
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David Goldberg | ... |
Judas, Son of James
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Timothy Mark Hanson | ... |
Rich Young Ruler
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| Yftach Katzur | ... |
Epileptic Boy
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| Rula Lenska | ... |
Herodias (scenesDeleted)
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Avi Loziah | ... |
Demonic Man
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Miki Mfir | ... |
Simon the Pharisee
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Yitzhak Ne'eman | ... |
James
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Shmuel Ornstein | ... |
Simeon
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Richard Peterson | ... |
Herod Antipas
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Milo Rafi | ... |
Simon Zelotes
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| Shmuel Rodensky | ... |
Annas
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Gad Roll | ... |
Andrew
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Israel Rubinek | ... |
Joseph of Arimathea
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Michael Schneider | ... |
Father of epileptic boy
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| Nahum Shalit | ... |
Jairus
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| Talia Shapira | ... |
Mary Magdalene
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Shmuel Tal | ... |
John
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Michael Warshaviak | ... |
Bartholomew
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Leonid Weinstein | ... |
James, Son of Alphaeus
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| Rolf Brin | ... |
Centurian in charge of the Crucifixion (uncredited)
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Dov Friedman | ... |
Soldier Nailing Sign To Cross (uncredited)
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Ofira Gluska | ... |
Susana (uncredited)
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Yacov Jacobson | ... |
Angel Gabriel (uncredited)
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| Oshik Levi | ... |
Desmas, Good Thief on Cross (uncredited)
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| Shifra Millstein | ... |
Jairus' Wife (uncredited)
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| Nissan Nativ | ... |
John's Disciple (uncredited)
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Kevin O'Shea | ... |
Gestas, Bad Thief on Cross (uncredited)
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| Yossi Pollak | ... |
Ruler of the Synagogue (uncredited)
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Abraham Ronai | ... |
Tax Collector (uncredited)
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Dada Rubin | ... |
Herdsmen (uncredited)
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| Arik Sinai | ... |
John's Disciple (uncredited)
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Ahuva Yovel | ... |
Joanna (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Krish | ||
| Peter Sykes | ||
Written by
| Barnet Fishbein | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Richard F. Dalton | ... | co-producer |
| John Heyman | ... | producer |
Music by
| Luigi Patruno | ||
| Luciano Salvemini | ||
Cinematography by
| Mike Reid | ||
Art Direction by
| Roy Stannard | ||
Costume Design by
| Eti Khan | ||
| Rochelle Zaltzman | ||
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sam Firstenberg | ... | assistant director |
| Ted Morley | ... | first assistant director |
| Bob Wilkins | ... | second assistant director |
| Leo Zisman | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Avishay Avivi | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Chris Munro | ... | production sound mixer |
| Rob Osburn | ... | adr recordist: foreign language versions |
| Eli Yarkoni | ... | sound mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Costas Charitou | ... | titles & opticals: Camera Effects Ltd (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Itzik Ben-Aroya | ... | key grip |
| Dewi Humphreys | ... | camera operator (as Dewi Humphries) / camera operator |
Casting Department
| Zigler Zeev | ... | casting assistant |
Transportation Department
| Eitan Alon | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Ashley Greyson | ... | marketing |
| Michael Culling | ... | animal supplier (uncredited) |
| Jed Edge | ... | animal supplier (uncredited) |
| Steve Edge | ... | animal handler (uncredited) |
| Paul Tucker | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- The Genesis Project (1979) (United States)
- The Jesus Film Project (1979) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Columbia-Warner Filmes de Portugal (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Intercontinental Film Distributors (IFD) (1982) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- RCA (II) (1982) (United States) (video) (CED videodisc)
- Ordet-Film (1985) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1986) (United States) (VHS) (video)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1988) (United States) (tv)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United States) (VHS) (video)
- Campus Crusade for Christ (1992) (United States) (video) (as Jesus Video Project America)
- Madacy Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- The Jesus Film Project (2004) (World-wide) (video) (Internet)
- Bridgestone Multimedia (1995) (United States) (VHS) (video) (as Bridgestone Group, Agapeland Home Video)
- Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) (2000) (United States) (tv)
- GVN Releasing (2014) (United States) (theatrical) (Consultant)
- Cinedigm Entertainment Group (2014) (United States) (video)
- Inspirational Films (2004) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | Stripped of myth and mystery, the story of the most influential life in history. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| 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. See more » |
| Goofs | After laying the body in the tomb, the actor under the burial shroud can clearly be seen breathing. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from New Media Bible, The: The Gospel According to St. Luke (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Concerto brandeburghese No. 1, BWV 1046 : 2° movimento See more » |
| Quotes |
Jesus:
Forgive them father, for they don't know what they do. See more » |