Jesus Christ Superstar

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1973 • 108 min • Drama · History

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Synopsis

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.

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Director: Norman Jewison • Crew: Norman Jewison, Melvyn Bragg

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Jesus Christ Is Crucified | Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) | TCM

Darren Bousman on JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

Jesus Christ Superstar Original Trailer (1973)

Critic reviews

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Norman Jewison shipped everyone to Israel to help give this adaptation of the Lloyd Webber/Rice hit rock opera as much authenticity as possible for the big screen. Ted Neeley dons the robes for the title role and ably aided by a very much on form Carl Anderson (Judas) and Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene) reimagines the stage performances that take us from modern day through the ages to the lifetime of Christ. Neele...
Geronimo1967, TMDB Community

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Risky adaptation of a great musical with catchy songs. Carl Anderson performs a great Judas. Some of the other actors are quite good too, like Barry Dennen as Pontius Pilate but Ted Neeley as Jesus is quite a whimp. In any case, a very interesting adaptation of a musical which deserves to be watched at least once.
tanty, TMDB Community