1973 · Drama / History
Jesus Christ Superstar
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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.
- 7.1/10 · 631 votes
- 1h 48m
- August 15, 1973
- English
Directed by Norman Jewison
About Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 drama and history film directed by Norman Jewison. It runs 1h 48m. It was released on August 15, 1973.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.1 out of 10, based on 631 TMDB votes.
Jesus Christ Superstar Details
- Title
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Rating
- 7.1/10 from 631 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Writers
- Norman Jewison, Melvyn Bragg
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Box office
- $24,593,103
- Keywords
- dance, israel, christianity, crucifixion, musical, judas, religion, rock opera, jesus christ, non-traditional casting
Jesus Christ Superstar Release Date
Jesus Christ Superstar was released on August 15, 1973. More 1973 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Jesus Christ Superstar Genres
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Jesus Christ Superstar Cast
Ted NeeleyJesus Christ
Carl AndersonJudas Iscariot
Yvonne EllimanMary Magdalene
Barry DennenPontius Pilate
Bob BinghamCaiaphas
Larry MarshallSimon Zealotes
Josh MostelKing Herod
Kurt YaghjianAnnas
Paul ThomasPeter- Pi DouglassApostle
Robert LuPoneApostle James- Jonathan WynneApostle
Thommie WalshApostle Thaddeus- Richard MolinareApostle Andrew
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