Jesus Christ Superstar
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71% Critic Match

Jesus Christ Superstar

And now the film…

7.1 / 10 1973 1h 48mG English
DramaHistory

Storyline

As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.

Cast & Crew

Ted Neeley

Ted Neeley

Jesus Christ

Lead
Carl Anderson

Carl Anderson

Judas Iscariot

Yvonne Elliman

Yvonne Elliman

Mary Magdalene

Barry Dennen

Barry Dennen

Pontius Pilate

Bob Bingham

Bob Bingham

Caiaphas

Larry Marshall

Larry Marshall

Simon Zealotes

Josh Mostel

Josh Mostel

King Herod

Kurt Yaghjian

Kurt Yaghjian

Annas

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Norman Jewison's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Jesus Christ Superstar is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker