Jesus Christ Superstar(1973)
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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.
Director
Norman Jewison
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$25M
Cast
Ted Neeley
as Jesus Christ
Carl Anderson
as Judas Iscariot
Yvonne Elliman
as Mary Magdalene
Barry Dennen
as Pontius Pilate
Bob Bingham
as Caiaphas
Larry Marshall
as Simon Zealotes
Josh Mostel
as King Herod
Kurt Yaghjian
as Annas
Paul Thomas
as Peter
Pi Douglass
as Apostle
Robert LuPone
as Apostle James
Jonathan Wynne
as Apostle
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$25M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch Jesus Christ Superstar?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Jesus Christ Superstar (1973).
What is Jesus Christ Superstar about?▼
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.
Who directed Jesus Christ Superstar?▼
Jesus Christ Superstar was directed by Norman Jewison and released in 1973. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Jesus Christ Superstar?▼
Jesus Christ Superstar has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Jesus Christ Superstar?▼
The cast of Jesus Christ Superstar includes Ted Neeley as Jesus Christ, Carl Anderson as Judas Iscariot, Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene, Barry Dennen as Pontius Pilate, Bob Bingham as Caiaphas and more.
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