Top Cast
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Chris Sarandon
Jesus Christ
Colin Blakely
Caiaphas
Keith Michell
Pontius Pilate
Jonathan Pryce
Herod
Barrie Houghton
Judas
Jay O. Sanders
Peter
Eleanor Bron
Mary
Tim Pigott-Smith
Tullius
Delia Boccardo
Mary Magdelene
Hope Lange
Claudia
Oliver Cotton
John
Gordon Gostelow
Nicodemus
Harold Goldblatt
Annas
Gary Brown
Aaron
Leonard Maguire
The Demoniac
Marne Maitland
Jacob
Tony Vogel
First Temple Guard
Brian Coburn
James
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cellan Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Bishop, James Lee Barrett, Edward Anhalt
- Original Score
- Laurence Rosenthal
- Original Title
- The Day Christ Died
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Studios
- Martin Manulis Productions, 20th Century Fox Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cellan Jones
Jim Bishop, James Lee Barrett, Edward Anhalt
Laurence Rosenthal
Franco Di Giacomo
Barry Peters
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Manulis
Producer
Franco Di Giacomo
Director of Photography
Barry Peters
Editor
Gianni Quaranta
Production Design
Dada Saligeri
Costume Design
James Cellan Jones
Director
Laurence Rosenthal
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Day Christ Died.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Day Christ Died
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Day Christ Died about?
A dramatization of the events from the Last Supper through the arrest and trial of Jesus to the Crucifixion.
Who directed The Day Christ Died?
The Day Christ Died was directed by James Cellan Jones.
Who stars in The Day Christ Died?
The principal cast of The Day Christ Died includes Chris Sarandon, Colin Blakely, Keith Michell, Jonathan Pryce, Barrie Houghton.
When was The Day Christ Died released and how long is it?
The Day Christ Died was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Day Christ Died?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Day Christ Died was composed by Laurence Rosenthal.
Is The Day Christ Died based on a book or true story?
The Day Christ Died is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jim Bishop".