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  • The Jesus Film (1979)
  • G
    117 min | Biography, Drama, Family
The Jesus Film (1979)
G
117 min | Biography, Drama, Family

Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.
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Directors
Writer
Barnet Fishbein (screenplay)
Producer
Cinematographer
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Release date
Oct 19, 1979 (United States)

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Cast

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49 cast members
Name Known for
Alexander Scourby
Luke (voice) Luke (voice)   See fewer
Niko Nitai
Simon Peter Simon Peter   See fewer
Yosef Shiloach
Joseph (as Joseph Shiloach) Joseph (as Joseph Shiloach)   See fewer
Ori Levy
Caiaphas Caiaphas   See fewer
Mosko Alkalai
Matthew Matthew   See fewer
Kobi Assaf
Philip Philip   See fewer
Moti Baharav
Simon of Cyrene Simon of Cyrene   See fewer
Ya'ackov Ben-Sira
Zacchaeus Zacchaeus   See fewer
Zeev Berlinsky
Blind Begger (as Ze'ev Berlinski) Blind Begger (as Ze'ev Berlinski)   See fewer
Eli Cohen
John the Baptist John the Baptist   See fewer
Eli Danker
Judas Iscariot Judas Iscariot   See fewer
Dina Doron
Elizabeth Elizabeth   See fewer
Shoshana Duer
Hunchback Woman in the Temple Hunchback Woman in the Temple   See fewer
Peter Frye
Pontius Pilate Pontius Pilate   See fewer
Nissim Garamech
Thomas (as Nisim Gerama) Thomas (as Nisim Gerama)   See fewer
David Goldberg
Judas, Son of James Judas, Son of James   See fewer
Timothy Mark Hanson
Rich Young Ruler Rich Young Ruler   See fewer
Yftach Katzur
Epileptic Boy Epileptic Boy   See fewer
Rula Lenska
Herodias (scenes deleted) Herodias (scenes deleted)   See fewer
Avi Loziah
Demonic Man Demonic Man   See fewer
Miki Mfir
Simon the Pharisee Simon the Pharisee   See fewer
Richard Peterson
Herod Antipas Herod Antipas   See fewer
Milo Rafi
Simon Zelotes Simon Zelotes   See fewer
Gad Roll
Andrew Andrew   See fewer
Israel Rubinek
Joseph of Arimathea Joseph of Arimathea   See fewer
Michael Schneider
Father of epileptic boy Father of epileptic boy   See fewer
Nahum Shalit
Jairus Jairus   See fewer
Talia Shapira
Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene   See fewer
Michael Warshaviak
Bartholomew Bartholomew   See fewer
Leonid Weinstein
James, Son of Alphaeus James, Son of Alphaeus   See fewer
Rolf Brin
Centurian in charge of the Crucifixion (uncredited) Centurian in charge of the Crucifixion (uncredited)   See fewer
Dov Friedman
Soldier Nailing Sign To Cross (uncredited) Soldier Nailing Sign To Cross (uncredited)   See fewer
Ofira Gluska
Susana (uncredited) Susana (uncredited)   See fewer
Yacov Jacobson
Angel Gabriel (uncredited) Angel Gabriel (uncredited)   See fewer
Oshik Levi
Desmas, Good Thief on Cross (uncredited) Desmas, Good Thief on Cross (uncredited)   See fewer
Shifra Millstein
Jairus' Wife (uncredited) Jairus' Wife (uncredited)   See fewer
Nissan Nativ
John's Disciple (uncredited) John's Disciple (uncredited)   See fewer
Kevin O'Shea
Gestas, Bad Thief on Cross (uncredited) Gestas, Bad Thief on Cross (uncredited)   See fewer
Yossi Pollak
Ruler of the Synagogue (uncredited) Ruler of the Synagogue (uncredited)   See fewer
Abraham Ronai
Tax Collector (uncredited) Tax Collector (uncredited)   See fewer
Dada Rubin
Herdsmen (uncredited) Herdsmen (uncredited)   See fewer
Arik Sinai
John's Disciple (uncredited) John's Disciple (uncredited)   See fewer
Ahuva Yovel
Joanna (uncredited) Joanna (uncredited)   See fewer
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