

Overview
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.
Top 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
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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