The Messiah
Il Messia
Synopsis
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
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The Messiah 1975
Type: Clip • Published 2016-04-18
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Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus
Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist
Fausto Di Bella
Saul
Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel
Antonella Fasano
Maria Magdalena
Jean Martin
Pontius Pilate
Toni Ucci
Herodes Antipas
Vittorio Caprioli
Herod the Great
Tina Aumont
Adulteress
Flora Carabella
Herodias
Yatsugi Khelil
Joseph
Joshua Sinclair
Roman guard
Renato Scarpa
Herod's brother
John Karlsen
Caiaphas
Denise Bataille
La sorella di Erode
Anita Bartolucci
Samaritan
Samir Ayadi
Pharisee
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 18, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roberto Rossellini
- Screenplay & Story
- Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
- Original Score
- Mario Nascimbene
- Original Title
- Il Messia
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Orizzonte 2000
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Mario Nascimbene
Mario Montuori
Jolanda Benvenuti
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Screenplay
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Producer
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Mario Montuori
Director of Photography
Marcella De Marchis
Costume Design
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What is The Messiah about?
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
Who directed The Messiah?
The Messiah was directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Who stars in The Messiah?
The principal cast of The Messiah includes Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho, Fausto Di Bella, Vernon Dobtcheff.
When was The Messiah released and how long is it?
The Messiah was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Messiah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Messiah was composed by Mario Nascimbene.