Feature film — 1975
The Messiah (1975)
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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A high-signal pick with 21 votes.
Orizzonte 2000
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Director: Roberto Rossellini
On screen
Cast & crew
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
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