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The Jesus Film

Original title: Jesus
  • 1979
  • G
  • 1h 57m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
2.8K
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The Jesus Film (1979)
Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.
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Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.

  • Directors
    • John Krish
    • Peter Sykes
  • Writer
    • Barnet Fishbein
  • Stars
    • Brian Deacon
    • Rivka Neuman
    • Alexander Scourby
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    2.8K
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    • Directors
      • John Krish
      • Peter Sykes
    • Writer
      • Barnet Fishbein
    • Stars
      • Brian Deacon
      • Rivka Neuman
      • Alexander Scourby
    • 39User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Brian Deacon
    Brian Deacon
    • Jesus
    Rivka Neuman
    Rivka Neuman
    • Mary
    Alexander Scourby
    Alexander Scourby
    • Luke
    • (voice)
    Niko Nitai
    Niko Nitai
    • Simon Peter
    Yosef Shiloach
    Yosef Shiloach
    • Joseph
    • (as Joseph Shiloach)
    Ori Levy
    Ori Levy
    • Caiaphas
    Mosko Alkalai
    Mosko Alkalai
    • Matthew
    Kobi Assaf
    • Philip
    Moti Baharav
    • Simon of Cyrene
    Ya'ackov Ben-Sira
    Ya'ackov Ben-Sira
    • Zacchaeus
    Zeev Berlinsky
    Zeev Berlinsky
    • Blind Begger
    • (as Ze'ev Berlinski)
    Eli Cohen
    Eli Cohen
    • John the Baptist
    Eli Danker
    Eli Danker
    • Judas Iscariot
    Dina Doron
    Dina Doron
    • Elizabeth
    Shoshana Duer
    Shoshana Duer
    • Hunchback Woman in the Temple
    Peter Frye
    • Pontius Pilate
    Nissim Garamech
    • Thomas
    • (as Nisim Gerama)
    David Goldberg
    • Judas, Son of James
    • Directors
      • John Krish
      • Peter Sykes
    • Writer
      • Barnet Fishbein
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film has been translated into over 1000 languages to date (including 10 different sign language versions), and 235 more translations are in progress, making it the most translated film in history.
    • Goofs
      After laying the body in the tomb, the actor under the burial shroud can clearly be seen breathing.
    • Quotes

      Jesus: Forgive them father, for they don't know what they do.

    • Alternate versions
      An alternate version was filmed concurrently with the English one, with the actors speaking in the authentic languages (Aramic, Hebrew, Greek and Latin) appropriate for the events and people portrayed. This version is then used with a voice-over narration in any of several modern language.
    • Connections
      Edited from New Media Bible, The: The Gospel According to St. Luke (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      Concerto brandeburghese No. 1, BWV 1046 : 2° movimento
      by Johann Sebastian Bach

    User reviews39

    Featured review
    10/10

    The Life of Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Luke

    This was, I thought, the best cinematic summary of the life of Christ I have yet seen. Brian Deacon, who portrays Jesus, looks the part and speaks with quiet authority. His interaction with children in the movie gives a moving picture of the tenderness of Christ. The words of Christ are given in modern translation making it easy for the viewer to understand the language. Simon Peter (Niko Nitai) looks the part and acts it well. The movie allows about the same amount for the last week of Christ's life as does the gospel (about 25%). While not a perfect movie (nothing on earth is perfect), this is a delightful one. If you are looking for an accurate picture of Christ which accords well with the Bible, this is it!
    • johnjhafs
    • Jan 24, 2005
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    • Release date
      • October 19, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Jesus Film Project
      • Jesus Video
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Jesus Movie
    • Filming locations
      • Israel
    • Production companies
      • Inspirational Films
      • The Genesis Project
      • The Jesus Film Project
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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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