Jesus
“The story of Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke.”
Synopsis
Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Teaser Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-17
Top Cast
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Brian Deacon
Jesus
Rivka Neuman
Mary
Alexander Scourby
Luke (voice)
Niko Nitai
Simon Peter
Yosef Shiloach
Joseph
Ori Levy
Caiaphas
Mosko Alkalai
Matthew
Kobi Assaf
Philip
Moti Baharav
Simon of Cyrene
Ya'ackov Ben-Sira
Zacchaeus
Zeev Berlinsky
Blind Beggar
Eli Cohen
John the Baptist
Eli Danker
Judas Iscariot
Peter Frye
Pontius Pilate
Rula Lenska
Herodias (scenes deleted)
Richard Peterson
Herod Antipas
Milo Rafi
Simon Zelotes
Shmuel Rodensky
Annas
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sykes, John Krish
- Screenplay & Story
- Barnet Fishbein
- Original Score
- Luigi Patruno, Luciano Salvemini
- Original Title
- Jesus
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Inspirational Films, The Genesis Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sykes, John Krish
Barnet Fishbein
Luigi Patruno, Luciano Salvemini
John Heyman, Richard Dalton
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Sykes
Director
John Heyman
Producer
Barnet Fishbein
Screenplay
Richard Dalton
Producer
Rochelle Zaltzman
Costume Design
Eti Khan
Costume Design
John Krish
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jesus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jesus about?
Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.
Who directed Jesus?
Jesus was directed by Peter Sykes, John Krish.
Who stars in Jesus?
The principal cast of Jesus includes Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby, Niko Nitai, Yosef Shiloach.
When was Jesus released and how long is it?
Jesus was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Jesus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jesus was composed by Luigi Patruno, Luciano Salvemini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jesus?
Jesus holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).