The Messiah
Oct 24, 1975 | IMDB 6.5
140 min Watch NowHistory, Drama
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.
MOVIE COMMENTS
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King of Kings
Tenchu!
Close to Home
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Road to Emmaus
The Story of David
The Final Inquiry
Barabbas
Jesus
It's Christmas Again
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