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Cast
Mino Reitano
as Giorgio Cavero / Jesus
Rosemary Dexter
as Mara / Maria Maddalena
Raoul Grassilli
as Petra / Ponzio Pilato
Edmund Purdom
as Man in Tuxedo / Satan
Curd Jürgens
as Man Engaging Giorgio
Ida Galli
as Giorgio's Mother / Maria
Adolfo Lastretti
as Policeman
Franco Ressel
as Convictee
Giancarlo Badessi
as Theatre Director / Erode
Enrico Beruschi
as Fishmonger / Pietro
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1976
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes2
DirectorPier Carpi
WritersPier Carpi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPovero Cristo
About Povero Cristo
A provincial young man with aspirations of becoming a private investigator is approached by a stranger that promises 100 million lire if he provides evidence of the existence of Jesus Christ.
Directed by Pier Carpi, Povero Cristo leans on a strong ensemble — Mino Reitano, Rosemary Dexter, Raoul Grassilli — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1976.
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