Released:
1975-10-24

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

Runtime:
2h 20min

Genre:
History, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Pier Maria Rossi
  as
  Jesus
• 
  Mita Ungaro
  as
  Virgin Mary
• 
  Carlos de Carvalho
  as
  John the Baptist
• 
  Fausto Di Bella
  as
  Saul
• 
  Vernon Dobtcheff
  as
  Samuel