Summaries

Filmed on location in Israel at authentic biblical sites, this inspirational drama and commercial success retells the life of Christ.

The story of Jesus of Nazareth, the son of God, raised by a Jewish carpenter. Based on the gospel of Luke in the New Testament, here is the life of Jesus from the miraculous virgin birth to the calling of his disciples, public miracles and ministry; ending with his death by crucifixion at the hands of the Roman empire and resurrection on the third day.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • character name as title
  • jesus christ character
  • judas iscariot character
  • pontius pilate character
  • john the baptist character
Genres
  • Drama
  • Family
  • History
  • Biography
Release date Oct 18, 1979
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) G
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Israel
Production companies Inspirational Films The Genesis Project The Jesus Film Project

Box office

Budget $6000000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 57m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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