The Messiah (1975)
History
Drama
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.
Cast
Jesus
Virgin Mary
Herodias
Joseph
Roman guard
Herod's brother
Caiaphas
La sorella di Erode
Samaritan
Pharisee
Matthew
John the Baptist
Saul
Samuel
Maria Magdalena
Pontius Pilate
Herodes Antipas
Herod the Great
Adulteress
Crew
Director
Screenplay
Screenplay
Producer
Music
Editor
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Costume Design
Second Assistant Director
Co-Producer