Top billed cast

1. 

   Robert Powell

   Jesus

2. 

   Olivia Hussey

   Virgin Mary

3. 

   Yorgo Voyagis

   Joseph

4. 

   Anne Bancroft

   Mary Magdalene

5. 

   Christopher Plummer

   Herod Antipas

6. 

   Anthony Quinn

   Caiaphas

7. 

   Ian McShane

   Judas Iscariot

8. 

   Ernest Borgnine

   The Centurion

9. 

   James Farentino

   Simon Peter

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Season 1

1977 | 4 Episodes

Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf

Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-10-11

Remember Ted Neeley in the 1973 film adaptation of the “Jesus Christ Supertar” musical theatre extravaganza? It was his eyes that were striking, and those are the features that work best for Robert Powell in this version of the story of Christ. Starting with the nativity, and featuring quite a formidable cast of actors depicting those crucial to the tale, Franco Zeffirelli uses convincing (North African) locations, some meticulous production design and sticks fairly faithfully - if broadly - to the biblical chronology to regale us with a story that Powell holds together skilfully - even if...read the rest

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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
Jesus of Nazareth

Keywords

• apostle
• last supper
• bible
• three kings
• crucifixion
• archangel gabriel
• resurrection
• idealism
• idealist
• religion
• sermon on the mount
• son of god
• 1st century
• jesus christ
• new testament
• nazareth
• fighting the system