Jesus Christ Superstar
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jesus Christ Is Crucified | Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) | TCMOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2025-04-20
Top Cast
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Ted Neeley
Jesus Christ
Carl Anderson
Judas Iscariot
Yvonne Elliman
Mary Magdalene
Barry Dennen
Pontius Pilate
Bob Bingham
Caiaphas
Larry Marshall
Simon Zealotes
Josh Mostel
King Herod
Kurt Yaghjian
Annas
Paul Thomas
Peter
Pi Douglass
Apostle
Robert LuPone
Apostle James
Jonathan Wynne
Apostle
Thommie Walsh
Apostle Thaddeus
Richard Molinare
Apostle Andrew
David Devir
Apostle
Jeff Hyslop
Apostle
Richard Orbach
Apostle John
Shooki Wagner
Apostle
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$24.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.03x
+$21.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Jewison, Melvyn Bragg
- Original Score
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Original Title
- Jesus Christ Superstar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $24.6M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Jewison
Norman Jewison, Melvyn Bragg, Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Douglas Slocombe
Antony Gibbs
Robert Stigwood, Norman Jewison
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Jewison
Screenplay
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Norman Jewison
Director
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Robert Stigwood
Producer
Melvyn Bragg
Screenplay
Norman Jewison
Producer
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Richard Macdonald
Production Design
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesus Christ Superstar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Jesus Christ Superstar?
The principal cast of Jesus Christ Superstar includes Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham.
When was Jesus Christ Superstar released and how long is it?
Jesus Christ Superstar was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $24.6M at the worldwide box office (7.03 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Jesus Christ Superstar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jesus Christ Superstar was composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).