Jesus 

A movie about the life, work and death of Jesus as we know it from the Bible.

Stars:

Jeremy Sisto, Debra Messing, Armin Mueller-Stahl

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jeremy Sisto	...	Jesus
Debra Messing	...	Mary Magdalene
Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Joseph
Jacqueline Bisset	...	Mary
Gary Oldman	...	Pontius Pilate
David O'Hara	...	John The Baptist
Claudio Amendola	...	Barabbas
G.W. Bailey	...	Livio
Luca Zingaretti	...	Peter
Luca Barbareschi	...	Herod Antipas
Christian Kohlund	...	Caiaphas
Elena Sofia Ricci	...	Herodias
Stefania Rocca	...	Mary of Bethany
Gabriella Pession	...	Salome
Maria Cristina Heller	...	Martha of Bethany

Storyline

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 ...

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Plot Keywords:

tv mini series | roman | judas | john the baptist | miracle | 

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Taglines:

The greatest story of all time.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | History

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Five Mile River Films Lux Vide

Country:

Czech Republic Italy Germany USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 May 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Jésus

Filming Locations:

Ouarzazate, Morocco

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Antena 3 Televisión,Arbeitsgemeinschaft der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (ARD),Beta Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

240 min (2 parts) 158 min (commercial free on TBN)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sebastian Knapp performed as an Apostle in a television film about Jesus Christ twice, but different roles. In this television film, he portrayed Matthew. In The Bible (2013), he portrayed John.

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Goofs

During Crucifixion a close up of a nail is shown on the wrist area being hammered in. Later on when Jesus appears to his disciples and tells Thomas to touch his nail wound, the wound is in his palm.

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Quotes

Mary Magdalene: Were you a good carpenter?
Jesus: It's a good thing I started preaching.

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Crazy Credits

In Memory of Enrico Sabatini

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Connections

Version of Day of Triumph (1954)

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Soundtracks

I Need You
Written by Ty Lacy & Dennis Matkosky
Produced for Le Ann Rimes by the Acrynon Production Group
Le Ann Rimes appears courtesy of Curb Records

User Reviews

A moving TV movie

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.