The Messiah

The Messiah

1975
2h 20m
6.5

6.5/10

19 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: IT

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Production Information

Production Companies
Orizzonte 2000
Production Countries
Italy
Spoken Languages
Italian

Quick Facts

Original Title Il Messia
Release Date October 24, 1975
Status Released
Language IT
IMDb ID tt0077925

Cast

Pier Maria Rossi
Pier Maria Rossi

Jesus

Mita Ungaro
Mita Ungaro

Virgin Mary

Carlos de Carvalho
Carlos de Carvalho

John the Baptist

Fausto Di Bella
Fausto Di Bella

Saul

Vernon Dobtcheff
Vernon Dobtcheff

Samuel

Antonella Fasano
Antonella Fasano

Maria Magdalena

Jean Martin
Jean Martin

Pontius Pilate

Toni Ucci
Toni Ucci

Herodes Antipas

Vittorio Caprioli
Vittorio Caprioli

Herod the Great

Tina Aumont
Tina Aumont

Adulteress

Flora Carabella
Flora Carabella

Herodias

Yatsugi Khelil
Yatsugi Khelil

Joseph

Key Crew

Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Producer