The Power of the Resurrection
Synopsis
A young man, Facing torture and possibly death for his Christian beliefs, confesses his fears to Peter, who awaits a similar fate. Peter tells him of fear he felt in following Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethesamene, when he denied knowing him three times - and yet Jesus told him that he would be the rock upon which the Church was built. Peter goes on to relate the events of the passion week, including the Christ's crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.
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Richard Kiley
Peter
Jon Shepodd
Jesus Christ
Jan Arvan
Judas
Morris Ankrum
Annas
Robert Cornthwaite
Caiaphas
Stephen Joyce
John
Booth Colman
James
Charles Maxwell
Investigator
Joe Sonessa
Young Man
Dorothy Morris
Mary, Sister of Lazarus
Dan Riss
Thomas
John Zaremba
Samuel
John Close
Sentry
Charles Wagenheim
Merchant
Marc Krah
Merchant
Ralph Neff
Merchant
William Hughes
Officer
Chris Alcaide
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold D. Schuster
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Denker
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- The Power of the Resurrection
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Family Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold D. Schuster
Henry Denker
Paul Dunlap
Walter Strenge
Department Leadership Roster
Harold D. Schuster
Director
Henry Denker
Writer
Walter Strenge
Director of Photography
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is The Power of the Resurrection about?
A young man, Facing torture and possibly death for his Christian beliefs, confesses his fears to Peter, who awaits a similar fate. Peter tells him of fear he felt in following Jesus' arrest in the Garden of Gethesamene, when he denied knowing him three times - and yet Jesus told him that he would be the rock upon which the Church was built. Peter goes on to relate the events of the passion week, including the Christ's crucifixion, resurrection and ascension.
Who directed The Power of the Resurrection?
The Power of the Resurrection was directed by Harold D. Schuster.
Who stars in The Power of the Resurrection?
The principal cast of The Power of the Resurrection includes Richard Kiley, Jon Shepodd, Jan Arvan, Morris Ankrum, Robert Cornthwaite.
When was The Power of the Resurrection released and how long is it?
The Power of the Resurrection was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The Power of the Resurrection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Power of the Resurrection was composed by Paul Dunlap.