Jesus Of Nazareth (2 discs)
1977, 382 minutes, Rated M
Franco Zeffirelli's internationally acclaimed and award winning screen version of the life of Christ, which counfounded critics by it's impressive majesty, innate honesty and historical and religious accuracy.
The powerful epic features international stars including Robert Powell (as Christ) and (in alphabetical order): Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale, Valentina Cortese, Cyril Cusack, James Farention, Ian Holm, Olivia Hussey, James Earl Jones, Stacy Keach, Tony Lo Bianco, James Mason, Ian McShane, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Fernando Rey, Ralph Richardson, Rod Steiger, Peter Ustinov and Michael York.
The compelling portrayal of the life and death of Christ is traced from birth, through his childhood pilgrimage, his baptism by John the Baptist, Countless miricales, culminating with his crucifixion and resurrection. Four Years in the making: This powerful epic filled with emotion and splendour, has not only been critically acclaimed but lauded by religious leaders worldwide for it's sensitivity, passion and ecumenical deference.
- Director:
- Franco Zeffirelli [11],
- Starring:
- Anthony Quinn [28], Anne Bancroft [22], Christopher Plummer [53], Ernest Borgnine [60], Donald Pleasence [47], James Mason [32], Claudia Cardinale [20], Rod Steiger [34], James Earl Jones [43], Laurence Olivier [35],
- Screen Formats:
- Full Frame 1.33:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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