The Messiah (1975)
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.
History, Drama
Cast
- Pier Maria Rossi — Jesus
- Mita Ungaro — Virgin Mary
- Carlos de Carvalho — John the Baptist
- Fausto Di Bella — Saul
- Vernon Dobtcheff — Samuel
- Antonella Fasano — Maria Magdalena
- Jean Martin — Pontius Pilate
- Toni Ucci — Herodes Antipas
- Vittorio Caprioli — Herod the Great
- Tina Aumont — Adulteress
- Flora Carabella — Herodias
- Yatsugi Khelil — Joseph
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