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The Messiah

19752h 20mRoberto Rossellini
IMDb 6.8

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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.

HistoryDrama
CrucifixionBethlehemJerusalemMessiah

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What is The Messiah (1975) about?

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.

Who stars in The Messiah?

The Messiah stars Pier Maria Rossi (Jesus), Mita Ungaro (Virgin Mary), Carlos de Carvalho (John the Baptist), Fausto Di Bella (Saul), Vernon Dobtcheff (Samuel). The film was directed by Roberto Rossellini.

How long is The Messiah?

The Messiah has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1975.

Is The Messiah worth watching?

The Messiah holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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