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Season 1 – Jesus of Nazareth

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A portrayal of the life and death of Christ traced from birth, through his childhood pilgrimage, his baptism by John the Baptist, the miracles and culminating with his crucifixion and resurrection.
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Jesus of Nazareth — Season 1

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Tom Shales Washington Post 11/11/2021
The work is, despite flaws, a truly impressive accomplishment, all the more so for the pitfalls it avoids, and all the more affecting for an aura of spirituality that seems entirely heartfelt. Go to Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films 05/17/2018
May not be the best life-of-Jesus film ever made... but no other Jesus film offers an interpretation of the gospel story as comprehensive and definitive. Go to Full Review Arthur Unger Christian Science Monitor 11/11/2021
It is an effort that succeeds effectively on its own pop-culture terms without in any way compromising spiritual sensitivies. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 04/11/2020
3.5/4
Robert Powell is one of the best Christs yet seen, effectively mixing a divine countenance with recognizably human emotions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Robert Powell

Jesus Christ

Anne Bancroft

Mary Magdalene

Ernest Borgnine

The Centurion

James Farentino

Simon Peter

Ian McShane

Judas Iscariot

Christopher Plummer

Herod Antipas

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs undefined In the night Mary is visited by a messenger from God who gives her two messages: firstly that she is to bear the Son of God and secondly that she is to visit her mother's sister in Bethlehem. Details Episode 2 Airs undefined Jesus returns from a journey to be baptized by John the Baptist; Jesus speaks to the masses and declares he is the Son of God. Details

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Jesus of Nazareth — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Franco Zeffirelli
Network
RAIUNO
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Holiday, Drama, Faith & Spirituality, Biography
Original Language
British English
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