
Jesus(1999)
Jesus, a carpenter living a simple life, discovers his destiny as the biblical Messiah.


A distinguished military leader whose reign was touched by great scandal, shocking betrayals and rousing victories. A simple shepherd boy chosen to be king, under the watchful eyes of prophet Samuel.

Nathaniel Parker
David

Jonathan Pryce
Saul

Leonard Nimoy
Samuel

Sheryl Lee
Batseba

Ben Daniels
Jonatan
Richard Ashcroft
Abner

Gideon Turner
David als Heranwachsender

Maurice Roëves
Joab

Dominic Rowan
Abschalom
Edward Hall
Amnon
David is a adventure, drama, tv movie film released in 1997 exploring themes of rape, christianity, bible, religion, prophet, king. Directed by Robert Markowitz, it stars Nathaniel Parker, Jonathan Pryce, Leonard Nimoy. A distinguished military leader whose reign was touched by great scandal, shocking betrayals and rousing victories. A simple shepherd boy chosen to be king, under the watchful eyes of prophet Samuel.
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Jesus, a carpenter living a simple life, discovers his destiny as the biblical Messiah.

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Rather than choosing a great leader or king, God chooses Abraham, an elderly shepherd from Mesopotamia, as the way to establish his Covenant with mankind... A man of great faith, Abraham continues to believe in God even when He seems to have abandoned him.

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Isaac's son Jacob deprives his brother Esau of his birthright and has to flee for his life. He finds shelter with his uncle Laban, but is himself deceived. Finally, Jacob has to face both his uncle and brother.

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A graphic portrayal of the last twelve hours of Jesus of Nazareth's life.

Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.

A young couple's relationship clashes with the harsh realities of the California Gold Rush of 1850. Angel, experiencing love for the first time and facing demons unsurmountable, runs from the new life she doesn't believe she deserves. When Michael sets out to find her, Angel discovers that she indeed has the power to choose the life she wants.

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From his birth in Bethlehem to his death and eventual resurrection, the life of Jesus Christ is given the all-star treatment in this epic retelling. Major aspects of Christ's life are touched upon, including the execution of all the newborn males in Egypt by King Herod; Christ's baptism by John the Baptist; and the betrayal by Judas after the Last Supper that eventually leads to Christ's crucifixion and miraculous return.

Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.