Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour(2012)
Overview
This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock opera, the performance features a star-studded line-up which includes award-winning musical comedian, Tim Minchin as the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and Ben Forster, to take on the title role of Jesus.
Director
Nick Morris
Studio
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Cast
Tim Minchin
as Judas Iscariot
Ben Forster
as Jesus Christ
Chris Moyles
as King Herod
Melanie C
as Mary Magdalane
Alexander Hanson
as Pontius Pilate
Pete Gallagher
as Caiaphas
Gerard Bentall
as Annas
Michael Pickering
as Peter
Giovanni Spano
as Simon
Andrew Lloyd Webber
as Self
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 45m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
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Where can I watch Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour?▼
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What is Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour about?▼
This contemporary re-imagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's legendary rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar presents the story of the last seven days of Christ leading up to his crucifixion as seen through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Filmed as an arena rock opera, the performance features a star-studded line-up which includes award-winning musical comedian, Tim Minchin as the role of Judas Iscariot; pop icon and former Spice Girl Melanie C as Mary Magdalene; radio DJ Chris Moyles in his stage debut as King Herod; and Ben Forster, to take on the title role of Jesus.
Who directed Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour?▼
Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour was directed by Nick Morris and released in 2012. It is a music film.
How long is Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour?▼
Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
Who stars in Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour?▼
The cast of Jesus Christ Superstar - Live Arena Tour includes Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, Chris Moyles as King Herod, Melanie C as Mary Magdalane, Alexander Hanson as Pontius Pilate and more.
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