The Messiah Comes
Synopsis
In His final days, Jesus cleanses the Temple, but He cannot cleanse the hearts of the people. Even His disciples struggle to understand Him and His mission. Following Jesus’ death, He visits His disciples on the road to Emmaus. Afterwards they finally gain understanding: Jesus delivers all from the bondage of sin and death, giving hope of eternal life through His atonement.
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Top Cast
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Ivan Crosland
Jesus (voice)
Tony Pope
Spice Merchant (voice)
Marc Hunter
Nicodemus (voice)
Gianfranco Freylinghuysen
Cleopas (voice)
Bill Meister
Timothy (voice)
Lee Jonsson
Amos (voice)
Richard Playpen
Eber / Merchant #1 (voice)
Jack Montebanc
Roman Captain / Money Changer (voice)
Simon Mason
Roman Soldier / Pharisee / Old Man / Merchant / Poor Man (voice)
Casey Tenbroek
Roman Soldier #2 (voice)
E.P. Watts
Pharisee #2 / Blind Man (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Nissen
- Original Score
- Kurt Bestor
- Original Title
- The Messiah Comes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- NEST Family Entertainment, RichCrest Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich
Brian Nissen
Kurt Bestor
James Koford
Abhieet V. Sawant, Seldon O. Young, Jared F. Brown, Richard Rich, Anish H. Mulani
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Rich
Director
Brian Nissen
Screenplay
James Koford
Editor
Abhieet V. Sawant
Producer
Jared F. Brown
Producer
Richard Rich
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Messiah Comes
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What is The Messiah Comes about?
In His final days, Jesus cleanses the Temple, but He cannot cleanse the hearts of the people. Even His disciples struggle to understand Him and His mission. Following Jesus’ death, He visits His disciples on the road to Emmaus. Afterwards they finally gain understanding: Jesus delivers all from the bondage of sin and death, giving hope of eternal life through His atonement.
Who directed The Messiah Comes?
The Messiah Comes was directed by Richard Rich.
Who stars in The Messiah Comes?
The principal cast of The Messiah Comes includes Ivan Crosland, Tony Pope, Marc Hunter, Gianfranco Freylinghuysen, Bill Meister.
When was The Messiah Comes released and how long is it?
The Messiah Comes was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Messiah Comes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Messiah Comes was composed by Kurt Bestor.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Messiah Comes?
The Messiah Comes holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).