Overview
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.
Cast
- Pier Maria Rossi as Jesus
- Mita Ungaro as Virgin Mary
- Carlos de Carvalho as John the Baptist
- Fausto Di Bella as Saul
- Vernon Dobtcheff as Samuel
- Antonella Fasano as Maria Magdalena
- Jean Martin as Pontius Pilate
- Toni Ucci as Herodes Antipas
- Vittorio Caprioli as Herod the Great
- Tina Aumont as Adulteress