Jesus of Nazareth

Watch: Jesus of Nazareth Season 1 Episode 1

S1 EP1

TV-G

4 episodes1 season

US Release

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

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

Status:

Ended

Language:

English

First air date:

3/27/1977

Last air date:

4/10/1977

Key words:

apostle
last supper
bible
three kings
crucifixion
archangel gabriel
resurrection
idealism
idealist
religion
sermon on the mount
son of god
1st century
jesus christ
new testament
nazareth
fighting the system

Seasons

Specials

3 Episodes

Miniseries

4 Episodes

Cast

Robert Powell

~ as ~

Jesus

Olivia Hussey

~ as ~

Virgin Mary

Yorgo Voyagis

~ as ~

Joseph

Anne Bancroft

~ as ~

Mary Magdalene

Christopher Plummer

~ as ~

Herod Antipas

Anthony Quinn

~ as ~

Caiaphas

Ian McShane

~ as ~

Judas Iscariot

Ernest Borgnine

~ as ~

The Centurion

James Farentino

~ as ~

Simon Peter

Michael York

~ as ~

John the Baptist

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Reviews (1)

CinemaSerf
Written 2 month(s) ago
7
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 doesn’t appear until quite a way into this. It isn’t just a biblical epic, though, it also tries to use the supporting roles to illustrate and explain the political situation that prevailed as the kingdom of Judea is ruled successively by father and son Herods (Peter Ustinov and Christopher Plummer) on behalf of the Roman overlords. Also, the effort from Michael York as John the Baptist is easily the best effort I’ve ever seen from that actor as he epitomises the vulnerability of the ordinary people as scared of their temple Pharisees as they were of Pontius Pilate (the sparingly appearing Rod Steiger). There is a great deal of dialogue, but that, the pace and the Maurice Jarre score allows it all to take it’s time and allow us to gradually immerse ourselves in the events of the time. It’s different enough from earlier versions of this man’s life to keep it interesting and occasionally quite thought provoking, even for folks like me who are not remotely religious, and is well worth a watch.