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Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

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And now the film…

Release Date: 1973, August 15
Directors: Norman Jewison
Countries: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures
Cast: Paul Thomas, Ted Neeley, Barry Dennen, Josh Mostel, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Bob Bingham, Larry Marshall, Kurt Yaghjian, Pi Douglass, Robert LuPone, Jonathan Wynne

Overview:

As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.

Keywords:

musical christianity religion crucifixion jesus christ dance israel judas rock opera non-traditional casting