
The Messiah
History · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Pier Maria Rossi
Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus
Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus


Mita Ungaro
Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary
Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho
Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist
Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist


Fausto Di Bella
Fausto Di Bella
Saul
Fausto Di Bella
Saul


Vernon Dobtcheff
Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel
Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel


Antonella Fasano
Antonella Fasano
Maria Magdalena
Antonella Fasano
Maria Magdalena


Jean Martin
Jean Martin
Pontius Pilate
Jean Martin
Pontius Pilate


Toni Ucci
Toni Ucci
Herodes Antipas
Toni Ucci
Herodes Antipas


Vittorio Caprioli
Vittorio Caprioli
Herod the Great
Vittorio Caprioli
Herod the Great


Tina Aumont
Tina Aumont
Adulteress
Tina Aumont
Adulteress
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