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Godspell (1973)

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Directors David Greene and John-Michael Tebelak collaborate with composer Stephen Schwartz to bring his wildly successful Broadway musical, Godspell, to the big screen. Told almost entirely in song, Godspell presents the gospel of St. Matthew updated to New York City of the late '60s/early '70s, featuring Jesus Christ as a wandering minstrel dressed like a circus clown. By blowing on an instrument that reaches only the ears of a select few around the bustling city, John the Baptist (David

G, 1 hr. 42 min.

Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics

Directed By: David Greene

Written By: John-Michael Tebelak

On DVD: Apr 4, 2000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Victor Garber
Jesus Christ
Jerry Sroka
Jerry
Lynne Thigpen
Lynne
Katie Hanley
Katie
Robin Lamont
Robin
David Haskell
John, Judas
Merrell Jackson
Merrell
Joanne Jonas
Joanne
Gilmer McCormick
Gilmer
Jeffrey Mylett
Jeffrey

Critic Reviews for Godspell

All Critics (16) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (8) | Rotten (5) | DVD (4)

A lesson in how not to transfer a theatrical musical to the big screen.

April 7, 2011 Full Review Source: Film Snobbery

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Phil Hall

Film Snobbery

The peppy no-name cast take to the parables like toddlers take to Sesame Street.

July 25, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Calling this the "Sesame Street" version of the Gospel would be an insult to "Sesame Street."

February 17, 2005 Comment

Jeffrey Westhoff

Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Engaging Hair wannabe.

June 12, 2004 Comment

Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

Delightful piece of 1970s nostalgia; many memorable tunes

January 12, 2003 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

Seventies musical based on the Gospel of St. Matthew is spirited and touching.

November 7, 2002 Full Review Source: Netflix

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James Rocchi

Netflix

We can be the happiest of all creatures if we will just dance to the rhythm of our comic songbook souls.

March 2, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

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This movie walks a fine line between uplifting and annoying. For the most part I found it really annoying. Maybe I'll watch it again someday to give it another chance.

September 5, 2010