Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 13 nominations total
Larry Marshall
- Simon Zealotes
- (as Larry T. Marshall)
Josh Mostel
- King Herod
- (as Joshua Mostel)
Kurt Yahjian
- Annas
- (as Kurt Yaghjian)
Paul Thomas
- Peter
- (as Philip Toubus)
Jeff Hyslop
- Apostle
- (as Jeffrey Hyslop)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaNorman Jewison managed only two takes of "The Temple" before he ran out of unbroken props, due to Ted Neeley's unrestrained energy when Jesus smashes everything.
- GoofsDifferences from the source material are not to be counted as goofs. Historical inaccuracies, such as tanks and guns in the year 0033, are also not counted as goofs, especially when related to artistic decisions.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Directors: The Films of Norman Jewison (1999)
Featured review
Without doubt, the BEST ROCK MUSICAL ABOUT JESUS... EVER!
This film is just amazing. Considering it's from an Andrew Lloyd Webber (English) musical it's incomprehensible to think that it has not yet had a Region 2 DVD release. (Universal, sort it out!)
Released in 1973, the film is very much of it's time. The music is a combination of Orchestra VS rock band, complete with Wah-Wah guitar and fat-back drums. This is a potent combination alone, but then add in the voices of Carl Anderson as Judas and Ted Neeley as Jesus and you have the recipe for musical meltdown. Carl Anderson captures perfectly the ability to convey Judas' emotions whilst singing. Ted Neeley does this also, portraying a a sympathetic and ultimately, heavily troubled Christ.
I am not a religious person, which, whilst helping me to form an unbiased opinion of this movie, would normally have deterred me from ever watching it in the first place.
...I'm glad I did!
This is the sort of movie I can watch over and over again. The scenery and cinematography are breathtaking, the music and the vocal performances are first class and in an interesting, inventive twist, 20th century military hardware is used by the Roman army, adding a surreal, artistic emphasis.
This is one of those movies you should see at least once before you die.
It is also one of my favourite movies of all time.
Released in 1973, the film is very much of it's time. The music is a combination of Orchestra VS rock band, complete with Wah-Wah guitar and fat-back drums. This is a potent combination alone, but then add in the voices of Carl Anderson as Judas and Ted Neeley as Jesus and you have the recipe for musical meltdown. Carl Anderson captures perfectly the ability to convey Judas' emotions whilst singing. Ted Neeley does this also, portraying a a sympathetic and ultimately, heavily troubled Christ.
I am not a religious person, which, whilst helping me to form an unbiased opinion of this movie, would normally have deterred me from ever watching it in the first place.
...I'm glad I did!
This is the sort of movie I can watch over and over again. The scenery and cinematography are breathtaking, the music and the vocal performances are first class and in an interesting, inventive twist, 20th century military hardware is used by the Roman army, adding a surreal, artistic emphasis.
This is one of those movies you should see at least once before you die.
It is also one of my favourite movies of all time.
- gordonproj
- Feb 28, 2004
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- Also known as
- Iso Masih - super yulduz
- Filming locations
- Dead Sea, Israel(King Herod's Song)
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- Gross worldwide
- $115,531
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) officially released in India in English?
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