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Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth

The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.

19777.81 Season4 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

Created by Bernard J. Kingham
Produced by Lew Grade, Vincenzo Labella, Dyson Lovell
NetworksNBCITV1Rai 1

Top Cast

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Jesus

Olivia Hussey

Olivia Hussey

Virgin Mary

Yorgo Voyagis

Yorgo Voyagis

Joseph

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Mary Magdalene

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Herod Antipas

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

Caiaphas

Ian McShane

Ian McShane

Judas Iscariot

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

The Centurion

James Farentino

James Farentino

Simon Peter

Michael York

Michael York

John the Baptist

Themes & Keywords

apostlelast supperbiblethree kingscrucifixionarchangel gabrielresurrectionidealismidealistreligionsermon on the mountson of god1st centuryjesus christnew testamentnazarethfighting the system

About Jesus of Nazareth

Jesus of Nazareth is a drama series that first aired in 1977 exploring themes of apostle, last supper, bible, three kings, crucifixion, archangel gabriel. Created by Bernard J. Kingham, it stars Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Yorgo Voyagis. Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

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