The Passover Plot
“Did Jesus really die on the Cross?”
Synopsis
Yeshua of Nazareth carefully plans his own crucifixion — and subsequent resurrection — to strengthen his political position against the Roman occupation of Palestine.
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Harry Andrews
Yohanan the Baptist
Hugh Griffith
Caiaphas
Zalman King
Yeshua of Nazareth
Donald Pleasence
Pontius Pilate
Scott Wilson
Judah
Daniel Ades
Andros
Michael Baseleon
Mattai
Lewis van Bergen
Yoram
William Paul Burns
Shimon
Dan Hedaya
Yaacov
Helena Kallianiotes
A Visionary Woman
Kevin O'Connor
Irijah
Robert Walker Jr.
Bar Talmi
William Watson
Roman Captain
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Campus
- Screenplay & Story
- Patricia Louisianna Knop, Millard Cohan
- Original Score
- Alex North
- Original Title
- The Passover Plot
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Campus
Patricia Louisianna Knop, Millard Cohan, Hugh J. Schonfield
Alex North
Adam Greenberg
Dov Hoenig
Wolf Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Campus
Director
Adam Greenberg
Director of Photography
Wolf Schmidt
Producer
Patricia Louisianna Knop
Screenplay
Millard Cohan
Screenplay
Dov Hoenig
Editor
Alex North
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Passover Plot
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What is The Passover Plot about?
Yeshua of Nazareth carefully plans his own crucifixion — and subsequent resurrection — to strengthen his political position against the Roman occupation of Palestine.
Who directed The Passover Plot?
The Passover Plot was directed by Michael Campus.
Who stars in The Passover Plot?
The principal cast of The Passover Plot includes Harry Andrews, Hugh Griffith, Zalman King, Donald Pleasence, Scott Wilson.
When was The Passover Plot released and how long is it?
The Passover Plot was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Passover Plot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Passover Plot was composed by Alex North.
Is The Passover Plot based on a book or true story?
The Passover Plot is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Hugh J. Schonfield".