Son of Man
Synopsis
Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.
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Colin Blakely
Jesus Christ
Robert Hardy
Pontius Pilate
Bernard Hepton
Caiaphas
Brian Blessed
Peter
Edward Hardwicke
Judas Iscariot
Godfrey Quigley
Roman Commander
Patricia Lawrence
Procla
Gawn Grainger
Andrew
Clive Graham
Roman Centurion
Godfrey James
1st Soldier
Eric Mason
2nd Soldier
Brian Spink
Zealot
Hugh Futcher
1st Heckler
Raymond Witch
2nd Heckler
Robin Chadwick
Young Officer
Colin Rix
James
Walter Hall
Philip
Wendy Allnutt
Ruth
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gareth Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Title
- Son of Man
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gareth Davies
Dennis Potter
Graeme MacDonald
Department Leadership Roster
Gareth Davies
Director
Dennis Potter
Writer
Graeme MacDonald
Producer
Spencer Chapman
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Son of Man about?
Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.
Who directed Son of Man?
Son of Man was directed by Gareth Davies.
Who stars in Son of Man?
The principal cast of Son of Man includes Colin Blakely, Robert Hardy, Bernard Hepton, Brian Blessed, Edward Hardwicke.
When was Son of Man released and how long is it?
Son of Man was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.