The Messiah
Director: Roberto Rossellini
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.
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
In brief
The Messiah (1975) is a history, drama film. With an average rating of 6.6/10 from 21 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 20min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is The Messiah?
The Messiah runs 140 minutes (2h 20min).
What rating does The Messiah have?
The Messiah has an average rating of 6.6/10 based on 21 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Messiah from?
The Messiah was released in 1975.
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