The Messiah

The Messiah

18/2/1976 2h 20m 6.5/10

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.

Director

Roberto Rossellini

Top Billed Cast

Vernon Dobtcheff

Vernon Dobtcheff

Samuel

Carlos de Carvalho

John the Baptist

Pier Maria Rossi

Pier Maria Rossi

Jesus

Mita Ungaro

Mita Ungaro

Virgin Mary

Fausto Di Bella

Fausto Di Bella

Saul

Antonella Fasano

Antonella Fasano

Maria Magdalena

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