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Jesus of Nazareth
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Jesus of Nazareth

Sun, Mar 27, 1977
  • Drama
Series · Synopsis

Synopsis

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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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Robert Powell
    Robert Powell
    as Jesus
  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey
    as Virgin Mary
  • Yorgo Voyagis
    Yorgo Voyagis
    as Joseph
  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft
    as Mary Magdalene
  • Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    as Herod Antipas
  • Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    as Caiaphas
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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Ended · 4 aired
Season 1
4 episodes · 4 aired
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  • E1
    Part One
    Aired · Sun, Mar 27, 1977 · 95m

    The life of Christ is chronicled in this 1977 TV-biography directed by Franco Zeffirelli, who imbues the drama with sensitivity and reverence.

  • E2
    Part Two
    Aired · Sun, Mar 27, 1977 · 95m

    Christ's teachings and miracles bring Him new followers, and Herod Antipas imprisons John the Baptist.

  • E3
    Part Three
    Aired · Sun, Apr 10, 1977 · 95m

    Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where "He will be handed over to the unbelievers."

  • E4
    Part Four
    Aired · Sun, Apr 10, 1977 · 95m

    The drama concludes with powerful scenes of Christ's condemnation, His agony on the cross, and the Resurrection.