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Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

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Reviews Counted:141

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Average Rating:6.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 48 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: An innovative example of modern techniques in moviemaking, this famous rock opera depicts the last week of Christ's life. Norman Jewison (MOONSTRUCK; IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT) directed this... An innovative example of modern techniques in moviemaking, this famous rock opera depicts the last week of Christ's life. Norman Jewison (MOONSTRUCK; IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT) directed this thrilling adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, starring Ted Neeley as Jesus and Carl Anderson as Judas Iscariot. Among the classic songs in the film are "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Hosanna," and "King Herod's Song (Try It and See)." The song score was nominated for an Academy Award. [More]

Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen

Starring: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Kurt Yaghjian, Philip Toubus, Andre Previn

Director: Norman Jewison

Director: Norman Jewison
Screenwriter: Norman Jewison
Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Screenwriter: Melvyn Bragg
Producer: Robert Stigwood

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