Il messia 1975

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.

Cast:

Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus 

Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary 

Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist 

Fausto Di Bella
Saul 

Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel 

Antonella Fasano
Maria Magdalena 

• The Messiah