The Messiah
6.8
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.
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Cast
19 people
Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus
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Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist
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Saul
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Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel
Known for
The Odyssey
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Antonella Fasano
Maria Magdalena
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The Climber
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Jean Martin
Pontius Pilate
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The Battle of Algiers
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Toni Ucci
Herodes Antipas
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Attila Scourge of God
Rugantino
Vittorio Caprioli
Herod the Great
Known for
The Magnificent One
General Della Rovere
Tina Aumont
Adulteress
Known for
Fellini's Casanova
Torso
Flora Carabella
Herodias
Known for
Beach House
The Basilisks
Yatsugi Khelil
Joseph
No other roles listed
Roberto Rossellini Director · Silvia D'Amico Bendicò Screenplay Mario Montuori Cinematographer
United States release February 18, 1976 · Produced in Italy · Original title Il Messia
Production
Orizzonte 2000
Production
Italy
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Languages
Original title
Il Messia
Original language
Italian
Spoken on screen
Italian
Release dates
Italy · October 24, 1975
Theatrical
United States · February 18, 1976
Theatrical
France
February 18, 1976 · Theatrical
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