Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 13 nominations total
Larry Marshall
- Simon Zealotes
- (as Larry T. Marshall)
Josh Mostel
- King Herod
- (as Joshua Mostel)
Kurt Yahjian
- Annas
- (as Kurt Yaghjian)
Paul Thomas
- Peter
- (as Philip Toubus)
Jeff Hyslop
- Apostle
- (as Jeffrey Hyslop)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaNorman Jewison managed only two takes of "The Temple" before he ran out of unbroken props, due to Ted Neeley's unrestrained energy when Jesus smashes everything.
- GoofsDifferences from the source material are not to be counted as goofs. Historical inaccuracies, such as tanks and guns in the year 0033, are also not counted as goofs, especially when related to artistic decisions.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Directors: The Films of Norman Jewison (1999)
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Hated it then, love it now
I saw the stage version as a teenager and memorized the entire record during the summer of 1971. I don't remember when I first saw the movie, but I hated it. I didn't think that the Broadway show translated well at all. I am watching it right now, however, and I finally get it. It is a marvelous piece of work.
I am appalled at the people who have criticized it for not being accurate to the New Testament, therefore, not relevant. Quite the contrary, I border on agnosticism and seeing this movie for the first time in 20 years has been a spiritual experience for me. It still speaks to me after 35 years.
I also can't believe people who dismiss the music in and of itself. Are you crazy?
I am appalled at the people who have criticized it for not being accurate to the New Testament, therefore, not relevant. Quite the contrary, I border on agnosticism and seeing this movie for the first time in 20 years has been a spiritual experience for me. It still speaks to me after 35 years.
I also can't believe people who dismiss the music in and of itself. Are you crazy?
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- Language
- Also known as
- Iso Masih - super yulduz
- Filming locations
- Dead Sea, Israel(King Herod's Song)
- Production company
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $115,531
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) officially released in India in English?
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