Italy / Oct 24, 1975
2h 20min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Toni Ucci | Herodes Antipas |
| Vittorio Caprioli | Herod the Great |
| Tina Aumont | Adulteress |
| Flora Carabella | Herodias |
| Yatsugi Khelil | Joseph |
| Joshua Sinclair | Roman guard |
| Renato Scarpa | Herod's brother |
| John Karlsen | Caiaphas |
| Denise Bataille | La sorella di Erode |
| Anita Bartolucci | Samaritan |
| Samir Ayadi | Pharisee |
| Renato Montalbano | Matthew |
Genres
HistoryDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Il Messia |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Production countries | Italy |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Orizzonte 2000 |
| Release date | 24 ottobre 1975 |
| Production | Claude Baks, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò |
| Writer | Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò |
| Editing | Jolanda Benvenuti |
| Cinematography | Mario Montuori |
| Assistant directors | Mark Lombardo, Roberto Rossellini |
| Camera operators | Mario Montuori |
| Additional photography | Mario Montuori |
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| Production design | Osvaldo Desideri, Giorgio Bertolini |
| Art direction | Giorgio Bertolini, Osvaldo Desideri |
| Set decoration | Osvaldo Desideri, Giorgio Bertolini |
| Music | Mario Nascimbene |
| Sound | Mario Nascimbene |
| Costume design | Marcella De Marchis |
| Makeup | Marcella De Marchis |
| Hairstyling | Marcella De Marchis |
Release dates
Theatrical release
France / Feb 18, 1976
United States / Feb 18, 1976
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