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.

140min
1975
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

Cast

Mita Ungaro profile pictureMita UngaroVirgin Mary
Antonella Fasano profile pictureAntonella FasanoMaria Magdalena
Jean Martin profile pictureJean MartinPontius Pilate
Toni Ucci profile pictureToni UcciHerodes Antipas
Vittorio Caprioli profile pictureVittorio CaprioliHerod the Great
Tina Aumont profile pictureTina AumontAdulteress
Joshua Sinclair profile pictureJoshua SinclairRoman guard
Renato Scarpa profile pictureRenato ScarpaHerod's brother
John Karlsen profile pictureJohn KarlsenCaiaphas
Denise Bataille profile pictureDenise BatailleLa sorella di Erode

About The Messiah

The Messiah 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.

Runtime: 140min

Extra details

Original Title: Il Messia
Original Language: Italian
Directed By: Roberto Rossellini
Production Companies
Orizzonte 2000