Jesus of Nazareth
“The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.”
Series Overview
Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
97 min per episode
1977 – 1977
Premiered: Sun, Mar 27, 1977
Franco ZeffirelliLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part 4”
Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but He is resurrected on the third day.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jesus of Nazareth - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-13
Cast & Creators
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Robert Powell
Jesus
Olivia Hussey
Virgin Mary
Yorgo Voyagis
Joseph
Anne Bancroft
Mary Magdalene
Christopher Plummer
Herod Antipas
Anthony Quinn
Caiaphas
Ian McShane
Judas Iscariot
Ernest Borgnine
The Centurion
James Farentino
Simon Peter
Michael York
John the Baptist
James Earl Jones
Balthazar
Peter Ustinov
Herod the Great
Ian Holm
Zerah
Valentina Cortese
Herodias
Rod Steiger
Pontius Pilate
Claudia Cardinale
The Adulteress
Laurence Olivier
Nicodemus
Tony Vogel
Andrew
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franco Zeffirelli
Maurice Jarre
David Watkin, Armando Nannuzzi
Reginald Mills
Vincenzo Labella, Bernard J. Kingham, Tarak Ben Ammar, Lew Grade, Dyson Lovell
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Escoffier
Costume Design
Vincenzo Labella
Producer
Reginald Mills
Editor
Tarak Ben Ammar
Producer
Lew Grade
Producer
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Gianni Quaranta
Production Design
Enrico Sabbatini
Costume Design
David Watkin
Director of Photography
Armando Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-G: General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
International Certification Matrix
General Audience — Suitable for all ages.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Jesus of Nazareth about?
Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
How many seasons does Jesus of Nazareth have?
Jesus of Nazareth comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Jesus of Nazareth?
Key cast members in Jesus of Nazareth include Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Yorgo Voyagis, Anne Bancroft, Christopher Plummer.
Who created or directed Jesus of Nazareth?
Jesus of Nazareth was developed and directed by Franco Zeffirelli.