Released:
1973-08-15

Overview:
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.

Director:
Norman Jewison

Runtime:
1h 48min

Genre:
Drama, History

• Cast:
• 
  Ted Neeley
  as
  Jesus Christ
• 
  Carl Anderson
  as
  Judas Iscariot
• 
  Yvonne Elliman
  as
  Mary Magdalene
• 
  Barry Dennen
  as
  Pontius Pilate
• 
  Bob Bingham
  as
  Caiaphas