1975
6.5 (19 votes)
2h 20m
Genres
History
Drama
Production Companies
Orizzonte 2000
The Messiah (Il Messia)
Overview
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
Key Crew
Director: Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay: Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Producer: Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Director of Photography: Mario Montuori
Top Cast
Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus
Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist
Fausto Di Bella
Saul
Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel
Antonella Fasano
Maria Magdalena
Jean Martin
Pontius Pilate
Toni Ucci
Herodes Antipas
