The Messiah (1975)
1975 · 2h 20m · History, Drama
Genres: History, Drama
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
Director: Roberto Rossellini
Writers: Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Music by: Mario Nascimbene
Cinematography: Mario Montuori
Editor: Jolanda Benvenuti
Cast
Pier Maria Rossi as JesusMita Ungaro as Virgin MaryCarlos de Carvalho as John the BaptistFausto Di Bella as SaulVernon Dobtcheff as SamuelAntonella Fasano as Maria MagdalenaJean Martin as Pontius PilateToni Ucci as Herodes AntipasVittorio Caprioli as Herod the GreatTina Aumont as AdulteressFlora Carabella as HerodiasYatsugi Khelil as JosephMore like this
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