The Messiah

The Messiah

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

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Top Cast

Pier Maria Rossi

As Jesus

Mita Ungaro

As Virgin Mary

Carlos de Carvalho

As John the Baptist

Fausto Di Bella

As Saul

Vernon Dobtcheff

As Samuel

Antonella Fasano

As Maria Magdalena

Jean Martin

As Pontius Pilate

Toni Ucci

As Herodes Antipas

Vittorio Caprioli

As Herod the Great

Tina Aumont

As Adulteress

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