In Search of Historic Jesus (1979)
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- G
- 1h 31min
- Documentary, Drama
- 01 Feb 1980 (USA)
- Movie
This examination of historical sources speculates on the accuracy of the biblical depiction of Jesus.
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Cast
| John Rubinstein | ... |
Jesus
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| John Anderson | ... |
Caiaphas
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| Nehemiah Persoff | ... |
Herod Antipas
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Brad Crandall | ... |
Narrator
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| Andrew Bloch | ... |
Apostle John
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| Morgan Brittany | ... |
Mary
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| Walter Brooke | ... |
Joseph of Arimathea
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| Annette Charles | ... |
Mary Magdalene
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| Royal Dano | ... |
Prophet #1
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| Anthony De Longis | ... |
Peter
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| Lawrence Dobkin | ... |
Pontius Pilate
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Jeffry Druce | ... |
Thomas
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| John Hoyt | ... |
Synagogue Man #1
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| Stanley Kamel | ... |
Andrew
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| David Opatoshu | ... |
Herod
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| Al Ruscio | ... |
Priest #1
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Harvey Solin | ... |
Priest #2
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Richard Alfieri | ... |
Blind Man
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Robert Bonvento | ... |
Roman Legionnaire
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| Richard Carlyle | ... |
Astrologer
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Travis DeCastro | ... |
Siloam Pool Man
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Steve 'Bunker' de France | ... |
2nd Thief
(as Steve DeFrance)
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| John Hansen | ... |
Baptised Man
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James Ingersoll | ... |
Centurion #1
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Richard Jury | ... |
Court Member
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Jenna Michaels | ... |
Siloam Pool Woman
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David Nelson | ... |
Leper
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Marsha Reider | ... |
Martha
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| John Mark Robinson | ... |
Roman Soldier
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Michael Ruud | ... |
John the Baptist
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Dennis Saylor | ... |
Judas
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| Peggy Stewart | ... |
Mother of Blind Man
(as Peg Stewart)
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Jean Stringam Oswald | ... |
Hebrew Mother
(as Jean Stringam)
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| George Sullivan | ... |
Thief #1
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| Tiger Thompson | ... |
Young Jesus
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Scott Wilkinson | ... |
Cassius
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| H.M. Wynant | ... |
Astronomer
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| Peter Mark Richman | ... |
God (voice)
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Geoffrey Ashe | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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James Cameron | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henning Schellerup | ||
Written by
| Jack Jacobs | ... | (writer) |
| Lee Roddy | ... | (writer) |
| Charles E. Sellier Jr. | ... | (writer) |
| Robert Starling | ... | () (uncredited) |
| Malvin Wald | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| James L. Conway | ... | producer |
| Bill Cornford | ... | associate producer |
| Charles E. Sellier Jr. | ... | producer |
| Robert Starling | ... | Writer and 2nd unit dir. |
Music by
| Bob Summers | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Hipp | ||
| George Stapleford | ... | (uncredited) |
Editing by
| Kendall S. Rase | ||
Editorial Department
| Mark W. Rosenbaum | ... | assistant editor (as Mark Rosenbaum) |
| Loretta C. Seyer | ... | assistant editor |
| James D. Wells | ... | supervising editor |
Casting By
| Samantha Mansour | ||
Production Design by
| Paul Staheli | ||
Art Direction by
| Douglas Vandegrift | ||
Set Decoration by
| Randy Staheli | ||
Costume Design by
| Julie Staheli | ||
Makeup Department
| Karoly Balazs | ... | makeup artist |
| Bunny Parker | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| James Bryan | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Dawson Thomas | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Leon Dudevoir | ... | first assistant director |
| Donald Hauer | ... | second assistant director (as Don Hauer) |
| Robert Starling | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Terry Haskell | ... | construction coordinator |
| Jim Reece | ... | property master |
| Arte Shelton | ... | set constructor |
| Charles Stewart | ... | assistant property master (as Chuck Stewart) |
Sound Department
| Willy Allen | ... | sound editor |
| Dale Angell | ... | supervising sound editor |
| James Bryan | ... | sound effects editor (as Jim Bryan) |
| Bruce Hamme | ... | boom operator |
| Larry Kemp | ... | sound editor |
| Tom Ruff | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rod Sutton | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| John Carter | ... | special effects |
| Harry Woolman | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Jeff Alexander | ... | grip |
| James Bryan | ... | cinematographer: additional footage |
| Flash Deros | ... | grip |
| Michael Ezell | ... | best boy |
| Jerry L. Madore | ... | key grip (as Jerry Madore) |
| Kim Marks | ... | camera operator |
| Owen Roberts | ... | assistant camera |
| Alvin Simmons | ... | grip |
| Brian Sullivan | ... | assistant camera |
| Garlan Wilde | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Sanford Hampton | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Nancy Cone | ... | wardrobe |
| Stan Mason | ... | set costumer / wardrobe assistant |
| Heather Staheli | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Don Perry | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jeanne Byrd | ... | script supervisor (as Jeanne Marie Byrd) |
Transportation Department
| Tam Halling | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Vicki Garretson | ... | production secretary |
| John Korogi | ... | craft service |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Sunn Classic Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1981) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Vestron Video (1989) (United States) (VHS)
- Lions Gate Films Home Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- BijouFlix Releasing (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- Frontier Amusements (Canada)
- Image Entertainment (United States) (laserdisc)
- MCA Home Video (1992) (Canada) (VHS)
- Paramount Pictures (2004) (United States) (tv)
- Trifecta Entertainment and Media (2018) (World-wide) (tv)
- VCI Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Viacom (1981) (United States) (tv)
- Video Classics (1981) (Australia) (video)
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Storyline
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| Taglines | "2000 years ago on a hilltop near Jerusalem a man was brutally whipped, repeatedly tortured and finally crucified. His name was Jesus." WAS HE THE SON OF GOD? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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| Budget | $250,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sunn Classic Pictures would rent theaters for a two-week period but the initial promos would claim the film would run for "One Week Only." On the 7th day the promos would claim that it was the "Final Day." The next day the television spots and print ads would claim that the film was "Held Over." See more » |
| Goofs | When Jesus walks on the water, the platform just under the surface of the water can be seen, See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Something Short of Paradise/Wise Blood/In Search of Historic Jesus/Woyzeck (1979). See more » |
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Narrator:
Under normal circumstances, men were tied to the cross, as was the case with the two thieves, but the Romans nailed Jesus to his cross to further humiliate the King of the Jews. See more » |