Jesus of Nazareth
The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.
TV-G1977•1h 37m•7.8/10
Drama
Ratings
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7.8/10(561)
Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
Production
ITC Films, RAI, ITC Entertainment
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
March 27, 1977
Last Aired
April 10, 1977
Networks
NBC, ITV1, Rai 1
Created By
Franco Zeffirelli
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 1977-03-27
After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 1977-03-27
Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.
E3
Part 3
Air date: 1977-04-10
Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where 'He will be handed over to the unbelievers.'
E4
Part 4
Air date: 1977-04-10
Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but He is resurrected on the third day.
Cast
Robert Powell
Jesus
Olivia Hussey
Virgin Mary
Yorgo Voyagis
Joseph
Anne Bancroft
Mary Magdalene
Christopher Plummer
Herod Antipas
Anthony Quinn
Caiaphas
Ian McShane
Judas Iscariot
Ernest Borgnine
The Centurion
James Farentino
Simon Peter
Michael York
John the Baptist
James Earl Jones
Balthazar
Peter Ustinov
Herod the Great
Ian Holm
Zerah
Valentina Cortese
Herodias
Rod Steiger
Pontius Pilate
Claudia Cardinale
The Adulteress
Laurence Olivier
Nicodemus
Tony Vogel
Andrew
Jonathan Duttine
John the Evangelist
Lee Montague
Habbukuk
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