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The Messiah

Not Rated History Drama

Starring: Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho, Fausto Di Bella, Vernon Dobtcheff

Writer: Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò

Release Date:
October 24, 1975
Ratings:
6.5 / 10
Director:
Roberto Rossellini
Companies:
Orizzonte 2000

Overview

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.