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Godspell

A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

19736.71h 42m

Overview

In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.

Directed by David Greene
Written by David Greene, John-Michael Tebelak, Stephen Schwartz
Produced by Edgar Lansbury
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Top Cast

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Jesus

Katie Hanley

Katie Hanley

Katie

David Haskell

David Haskell

John / Judas

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Merrell Jackson

Merrell

J

Joanne Jonas

Joanne

Robin Lamont

Robin Lamont

Robin

Gilmer McCormick

Gilmer McCormick

Gilmer

Jeffrey Mylett

Jeffrey Mylett

Jeffrey

Jerry Sroka

Jerry Sroka

Jerry

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne

Themes & Keywords

based on play or musicaljesus christ

About Godspell

Godspell is a comedy, family, music film released in 1973 exploring themes of based on play or musical, jesus christ. Directed by David Greene, it stars Victor Garber, Katie Hanley, David Haskell. In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.

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