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Jesus Of Nazareth [1977]
from ITV DVD
starring Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Anne Bancroft
directed by Franco Zeffirelli

Features:

• Full Screen
• PAL

Editorial Review:

Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth version of Jesus' life is so thorough that the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. Director Franco Zeffirelli gives ample screen time each to the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Passages of the Bible are quoted verbatim, the locations have a Palestine-like authenticity, and, aside from some of the principals (Robert Powell as Jesus, Olivia Hussey as Mary, and Stacy Keach as Barabbas), many of the non-Roman characters are actually played by Semitic-looking actors. Zeffirelli diligently provides the socio-political background that gave rise to Jesus' following and the crisis in belief it caused for the people of Israel (and one or two Romans). --Kimberly Heinrichs, Amazon.com

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• No need for many words
  
  This film does not need many words to describe it.
  It chronicles the life of the Messiah and spreads the truth of His words. It is a wonderful film and Robert Powell portrays Christ in the most beautiful, uplifting way imaginable. It brought tears to my eyes on many occasions during the film.
  This film should be seen by everyone, it is quite simply breathtaking.

• What a let down!
  I bought this expecting the original and theres the rub, i should have looked at the customer reviews and saved my money. The sound track is simply dreadful and the cut down version is an insult. When will someone do something about this and bring out a version with its original colour a lively lush soundtrack and its original length. I will pay a great deal to obtain this. Now i just feel ripped off.

• Success lies within in its spiritual message
  Thirty years on, this film seems less outdated than even the 3 year old 'The Passion'.It really is a landmark in cinema and even in a country such as Mauritius with a predominant non Christian majority, this film was a resounding success. Originally made as a 6 hour TV movie, it finally hit the cinema halls and probably typecast Robert Powell forever as the ephemeral Jesus Christ. Its success lies within in its spiritual message. Jesus should be viewed as a great person by mankind not just Christians -... more info

• Edited,shortened version
  It is one of my prize possesions and favourite films . No one has ever produced a better film about the life of Jesus than this. I have owned the original vhs edition for many years and watch it rarely only to preserve it from wear and tear. I have waited a long time for this to come to dvd and am horrified to find it has been shortened! The original was over six hours .This is only 270 minutes. It would have been less effort to have put the original film straight to disc than to have waisted so much time... more info

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