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Jesus dreams of a medieval battle in the name of Jesus Christ and of a dying world war soldier who, in desperation, calls out the name: Jesus. Jesus awakes, distraught. What is the meaning of this nightmare? Why are these strangers using his name? Jesus is a simple carpenter, like his father Joseph. Both are presently looking for work, but they've been wandering for days from town to town without finding any. Times are difficult in Galilee. Roman taxes are stifling the country. The hated Jewish tax collectors, viewed by the people as traitors, rob people of their last means of subsistence. Revolts and bands of revolutionary thieves are spreading uncertainty throughout the land. Herod Antipas, the Jewish king, is merely a weak shadow of his feared father Herod the Great. The real power lies in the hands of Caiphas, the high priest. To strengthen his position, he plays the Jewish interests against the Roman interests with religious fervor. His most dangerous opponent is the new Roman ... Written by Anonymous
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Jesus: It can't be with you
Mary of Bethany: What have I done?
Jesus: My life is not my own.
Mary of Bethany: What have I done to turn you away?
Jesus: It is not you
Mary of Bethany: You love someone else?
Jesus: No... no.
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Written by Ty Lacy & Dennis Matkosky
Produced for Le Ann Rimes by the Acrynon Production Group
Le Ann Rimes appears courtesy of Curb Records
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Gary Oldman was initially offered the role of the male Satan. He turned it down, but asked for a different role which turned to be Pontius Pilate. The role of Satan (male counterpart) ultimately went to Jeroen Krabbé. See more »Goofs
When the officials are talking about taking the adultress before Jesus to trap him, her eye makeup is all smeared. Yet when they are talking to Jesus, it's been cleaned up. See more »Quotes
Mary of Bethany: Where is your way?Jesus: It can't be with you
Mary of Bethany: What have I done?
Jesus: My life is not my own.
Mary of Bethany: What have I done to turn you away?
Jesus: It is not you
Mary of Bethany: You love someone else?
Jesus: No... no.
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In Memory of Enrico Sabatini See more »Alternate Versions
The international version of this film includes scenes that had to be cut due to time constraints on the CBS network. These scenes include:- Extended version of the flashback scene where Mary tells Joseph about the angel
- Extended version of Jesus' farewell to Mary of Bethany, with Lazarus throwing him out in anger
- Satan showing Jesus the execution of Joan of Arc during the Gethsemane temptation
- Extended crucifixion with closeups of the nail going into Jesus' wrist and of Him screaming
- Brief scene of Judas hanging himself after the crucifixion
- Alternate ending involving Jesus coming back to present day while joyously meeting up with various children
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I Need YouWritten by Ty Lacy & Dennis Matkosky
Produced for Le Ann Rimes by the Acrynon Production Group
Le Ann Rimes appears courtesy of Curb Records
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I recently rented this version of the story of Jesus and find myself impressed with its message. This vision of Jesus focuses on his humanity and mission, rather than on his divinity. Jeremy Sisto captures a happy Jesus with the weight of salvation on his shoulders. Jacqueline Bisset and Debra Messing find a solid voice as two of the most important women in the story of Jesus. I believe the movie gives a unique and balanced viewpoint of Jesus, different from the too-divine vision of "The Greatest Story Ever Told" and the too-human vision of "The Last Temptation of Christ" and without the gore of "The Passion." Christians and fans of historical cinema would enjoy this movie, its message, and its style.