Jesus of Nazareth
by Franco Zeffirelli
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Actor: Anne Bancroft, James Mason, Laurence Olivier, Olivia Hussey, Robert PowellDirector: Franco Zeffirelli
Brand: LION'S GATE ENTERTAINMENT
Writer: Franco Zeffirelli
Producer: Bernard J. Kingham
Producer: Dyson Lovell
Producer: Lew Grade
Writer: Anthony Burgess
Writer: David Butler
Writer: Suso Cecchi d'Amico
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Digital Sound, Full Screen, NTSC, Surround Sound
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 382 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2002-03-01
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: Lions Gate
Movie Reviews of Jesus of Nazareth
Movie Review: A masterpiece
Summary: 5 Stars
Franco Zeffirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" is magnificent; there are few other words to describe it. Starring Robert Powell in an inspired performance as Jesus, the exceptional cast of this 1977 Anglo-Italian television miniseries dramatizing the life of Jesus includes the lovely Olivia Hussey as the Virgin Mary, and Michael York as John the Baptist.
The rest of its all-star, exquisite cast includes Anne Bancroft, Ian Bannen, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale, Valentina Cortese, Cyril Cusack, James Farentino, Ian Holm, James Earl Jones, Stacy Keach, Tony Lo Bianco, Ian McShane, James Mason, Sir Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasance, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Fernando Rey, Sir Ralph Richardson, Rod Steiger and Peter Ustinov. Each one of them is brilliant, along with other members of its cast.
The film is perfect to educate young children about Jesus' life and teachings. It is almost devoid of violence, and it leaves the viewer with a sense of peace and love. One never tires of viewing it again and again. While a few naysayers have given it less than a perfect review, the film has stood the test of time and been acknowledged by most people as the finest cinematic depiction of Jesus' entire life that has ever been made.
Because so many years have passed, it needs to be digitally remastered to produce a first-class, complete restoration of the film, much like what has been accomplished with "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Cleopatra." This will preserve it for posterity so future generations may be blessed by viewing this masterpiece.
Summary of Jesus of Nazareth
Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection Jesus Of Nazareth brings to life all the majesty and sweeping drama of the life of Jesus (portrayed here by Robert Powell) as told in the Gospels. A star studded international cast featuring Michael York Sir Laurence Olivier James Earl Jones Anne Bancroft Olivia Hussey Rod Steiger and Anthony Quinn adds depth and humanity to the roles of the saints sinners and ordinary people who walked in the footsteps of the Lord. The film provides the setting and background for the birth childhood baptism teaching and many miracles of the Messiah culminating in the Divine Resurrection. Directed by Oscar nominee Franco Zeffirelli and acclaimed by critics and religious leaders worldwide Jesus of Nazareth tells the greatest of all stories with tremendous emotion and splendor.System Requirements: Running Time 382 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?DRAMA Rating:?NR UPC:?012236128113 Manufacturer No:?A012811Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth (six hours plus) version of Jesus' life is so thorough that the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. Director Franco Zeffirelli gives more than 12 minutes screen time each to the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Passages of the Bible are quoted verbatim, the locations have a Palestine-like authenticity, and, aside from some of the principals (Robert Powell as Jesus, Olivia Hussey as Mary, and Stacy Keach as Barabbas), many of the non-Roman characters are actually played by Semitic-looking actors. Zeffirelli diligently provides the sociopolitical background that gave rise to Jesus' following and the crisis in belief it caused for the people of Israel (and one or two Romans). While not graphic by today's standards, some of the scenes--baby boys being ripped from their mothers' arms and slaughtered, nails being driven into Jesus' hands--may disturb young and/or sensitive children. --Kimberly Heinrichs
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