A Child Called Jesus
Un bambino di nome Gesú
Synopsis
The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franco Rossi
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio Bonicelli
- Original Score
- Piero Piccioni
- Original Title
- Un bambino di nome Gesú
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 3h 10m
- Production Studios
- Reteitalia, Leone Film, Media Com, Beta Film, Compagnia Leone Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Rossi
Vittorio Bonicelli
Piero Piccioni
Department Leadership Roster
Piero Piccioni
Original Music Composer
Vittorio Bonicelli
Writer
Franco Rossi
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Child Called Jesus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Child Called Jesus about?
The film attempts to fill in the "missing years" of Jesus, from ages 3 through 12. When King Herod fearing that the Messiah has indeed been born, orders that all Hebrew male children under the age of three be slain, Joseph moves his family near Egypt. Here, Jesus, sensing His divinity, expresses a desire to return to Nazareth. Travelling homeward with His mother Mary, Jesus flashes forward to events that will unfold in his adult life.
Who directed A Child Called Jesus?
A Child Called Jesus was directed by Franco Rossi.
Who stars in A Child Called Jesus?
The principal cast of A Child Called Jesus includes Matteo Bellina, Bekim Fehmiu, María del Carmen San Martín, Irene Papas, Alessandro Gassmann.
When was A Child Called Jesus released and how long is it?
A Child Called Jesus was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 3h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for A Child Called Jesus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Child Called Jesus was composed by Piero Piccioni.