Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 drama movie directed by Norman Jewison, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson and Yvonne Elliman.
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
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What is Jesus Christ Superstar about?
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
When was Jesus Christ Superstar released?
Jesus Christ Superstar was released on 15 August 1973.
How long is Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar runs 1h 48m.
Who made Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar was directed by Norman Jewison.
Where can I watch Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Jesus Christ Superstar
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Ted Neeley as Jesus Christ
- Carl Anderson as Judas Iscariot
- Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene
- Barry Dennen as Pontius Pilate
- Bob Bingham as Caiaphas
- Larry Marshall as Simon Zealotes
- Josh Mostel as King Herod
- Kurt Yaghjian as Annas
- Paul Thomas as Peter
- Pi Douglass as Apostle
- Robert LuPone as Apostle James
- Jonathan Wynne as Apostle