This is a special catechetical edition of Zeffirelli’s film, divided into 14 distinct parts, running for a total time of 7 hours. Starring Robert Powell as Jesus Christ, Peter Ustinov as Herod, Olivia Hussey as the Virgin Mary, Michael York as John the Baptist, Anne Bancroft as Mary Magdelene, and James Farentino as the Apostle Peter, this is the tale of the life and death of Jesus Christ, from the time of his birth until his crucifixion.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
S01277
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Religious films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Bible films
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Christianity
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Jesus Christ
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religious films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour