Jesus of Nazareth

Buy This Item Jesus of Nazareth by Lions Gate  Available from Amazon  $18.49  on 9-23-2008     Originally made for TV in 1977, this in-depth (six hours plus) version of Jesus' life is so thorough that the first hour is devoted solely to the story of his birth. The film doesn't skimp on some of the other landmark events of this famous story either. Director Franco Zeffirelli gives more than 12 minutes screen time each to the Last Supper and the Crucifixion. Passages of the Bible are quoted verbatim, the locations have a Palestine-like authenticity, and, aside from some of the principals (Robert Powell as Jesus, Olivia Hussey as Mary, and Stacy Keach as Barabbas), many of the non-Roman characters are actually played by Semitic-looking actors. Zeffirelli diligently provides the sociopolitical background that gave rise to Jesus' following and the crisis in belief it caused for the people of Israel (and one or two Romans). While not graphic by today's standards, some of the scenes--baby boys being ripped from their mothers' arms and slaughtered, nails being driven into Jesus' hands--may disturb young and/or sensitive children. <I>--Kimberly Heinrichs</I> Reader Reviews I do not believe that there is or ever will be another movie as great as this one. No one will ever better the role of Robert Powell as Jesus either. To sum it up I will say that this movie is not really something that you watch but rather it is something that you experience. I have seen it more than 20 times and will watch it again soon.

Jesus of Nazareth Available from Amazon Price: $18.49 Updated on 9-23-2008.

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