The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Il vangelo secondo Matteo
“A Motion Picture which will be seen by the entire world - up to the end of the world!”
Synopsis
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.
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The Gospel According to Matthew (1964) - trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-16
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Enrique Irazoqui
Cristo
Margherita Caruso
Maria (Giovane)
Susanna Pasolini
Maria (Vecchia)
Marcello Morante
Giuseppe
Mario Socrate
Giovanni Battista
Settimio Di Porto
Pietro
Alfonso Gatto
Andrea
Luigi Barbini
Giacomo
Giacomo Morante
Giovanni
Giorgio Agamben
Filippo
Guido Cerretani
Bartolomeo
Guido Cerretani
Bartolomeo
Rosario Migale
Tommaso
Ferruccio Nuzzo
Matteo
Marcello Galdini
Giacomo Figlio di Alfeo
Elio Spaziani
Taddeo
Enzo Siciliano
Simone
Otello Sestili
Giuda
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 17, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Screenplay & Story
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Original Score
- Luis Bacalov
- Original Title
- Il vangelo secondo Matteo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Arco Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Luis Bacalov
Tonino Delli Colli
Nino Baragli
Alfredo Bini
Department Leadership Roster
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Director
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Writer
Nino Baragli
Editor
Luigi Scaccianoce
Production Design
Danilo Donati
Costume Design
Alfredo Bini
Producer
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Luis Bacalov
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Gospel According to St. Matthew about?
Along a rocky, barren coastline, Jesus begins teaching, primarily using parables. He attracts disciples; he's stern, brusque, and demanding. His parables often take on the powers that be, so he and his teachings come to the attention of the Pharisees, the chief priests, and elders. They conspire to have him arrested, beaten, tried, and crucified, just as he prophesied to his followers.
Who directed The Gospel According to St. Matthew?
The Gospel According to St. Matthew was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini.
Who stars in The Gospel According to St. Matthew?
The principal cast of The Gospel According to St. Matthew includes Enrique Irazoqui, Margherita Caruso, Susanna Pasolini, Marcello Morante, Mario Socrate.
When was The Gospel According to St. Matthew released and how long is it?
The Gospel According to St. Matthew was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gospel According to St. Matthew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gospel According to St. Matthew was composed by Luis Bacalov.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Gospel According to St. Matthew?
The Gospel According to St. Matthew holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.