France / May 03, 1957
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920s, each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Roger Hanin | Panagiotaros |
| René Lefèvre | Yannakos |
| Fernand Ledoux | Pope Grigoris |
| Nicole Berger | Mariori |
| Teddy Bilis | Hadji Nikolis |
| Lucien Raimbourg | Kostandis |
| Dimos Starenios | Ladas |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Celui qui doit mourir |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français, Italiano |
| Production countries | France, Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Indusfilms, Prima Films, Cinétel, Filmsonor |
| Release date | 3 maggio 1957 |
| Production | Henri Bérard |
| Writer | Nikos Kazantzakis, Ben Barzman, Jules Dassin, André Obey |
| Editing | Roger Dwyre, Pierre Gillette |
| Cinematography | Jacques Natteau, Gilbert Chain |
| Assistant directors | Jules Dassin |
| Camera operators | Gilbert Chain, Jacques Natteau |
| Additional photography | Gilbert Chain, Jacques Natteau |
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| Production design | Max Douy |
| Art direction | Max Douy |
| Set decoration | Max Douy |
| Music | Georges Auric |
| Sound | Georges Auric |
| Costume design | Christiane Coste |
| Makeup | Christiane Coste |
| Hairstyling | Christiane Coste |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Germany / Nov 22, 1957 / 16 / Europa
United States / Dec 28, 1958
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