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Release Year1975
Runtime2h 20m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama
Votes21
DirectorRoberto Rossellini
WritersRoberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Messiah
About The Messiah
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.
Directed by Roberto Rossellini, The Messiah leans on a strong ensemble — Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho — 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 history titles of 1975.
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