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“The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.”

Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

First aired March 27, 19771h 37m/ep1 season · 4 epsEnded
7.8

551 votes

Drama

Overview

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

Created By

Franco Zeffirelli

Where to Watch

Streaming availability for India

Free

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Top Billed Cast

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Jesus

Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey

Virgin Mary

Yorgo Voyagis

Yorgo Voyagis

Joseph

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Mary Magdalene

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Herod Antipas

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Caiaphas

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Judas Iscariot

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

The Centurion

James Farentino

James Farentino

Simon Peter

Michael York

Michael York

John the Baptist

James Earl Jones

James Earl Jones

Balthazar

Peter Ustinov

Peter Ustinov

Herod the Great

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

Zerah

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Herodias

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Pontius Pilate

Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

The Adulteress

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

Italian

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

April 10, 1977

Networks

NBCITV1Rai 1

Production

ITC FilmsRAIITC Entertainment

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

7.0

Remember Ted Neeley in the 1973 film adaptation of the “Jesus Christ Supertar” musical theatre extravaganza? It was his eyes that were striking, and those are the features that work best for Robert Powell in this version of the story of Christ. Starting with the nativity, and featuring quite a formidable cast of actors depicting those crucial to the tale, Franco Zeffirelli uses convincing (North African) locations, some meticulous production design and sticks fairly faithfully - if broadly - to the biblical chronology to regale us with a story that Powell holds together skilfully - even if he…

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