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Jesus Christ Superstar

  • 1973
  • G
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.
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Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.

  • Director
    • Norman Jewison
  • Writers
    • Melvyn Bragg
    • Norman Jewison
    • Tim Rice
  • Stars
    • Ted Neeley
    • Carl Anderson
    • Yvonne Elliman
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    33K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norman Jewison
    • Writers
      • Melvyn Bragg
      • Norman Jewison
      • Tim Rice
    • Stars
      • Ted Neeley
      • Carl Anderson
      • Yvonne Elliman
    • 265User reviews
    • 60Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Top Cast59

    Ted Neeley
    Ted Neeley
    • Jesus Christ
    Carl Anderson
    Carl Anderson
    • Judas Iscariot
    Yvonne Elliman
    Yvonne Elliman
    • Mary Magdalene
    Barry Dennen
    Barry Dennen
    • Pontius Pilate
    Bob Bingham
    • Caiaphas
    Larry Marshall
    Larry Marshall
    • Simon Zealotes
    • (as Larry T. Marshall)
    Josh Mostel
    Josh Mostel
    • King Herod
    • (as Joshua Mostel)
    Kurt Yahjian
    • Annas
    • (as Kurt Yaghjian)
    Paul Thomas
    Paul Thomas
    • Peter
    • (as Philip Toubus)
    Pi Douglass
    • Apostle
    Robert LuPone
    Robert LuPone
    • Apostle
    Jonathan Wynne
    • Apostle
    Thommie Walsh
    • Apostle
    Richard Molinare
    • Apostle
    David Devir
    • Apostle
    Jeff Hyslop
    • Apostle
    • (as Jeffrey Hyslop)
    Richard Orbach
    • Apostle
    Shooki Wagner
    • Apostle
    • Director
      • Norman Jewison
    • Writers
      • Melvyn Bragg
      • Norman Jewison
      • Tim Rice
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    History
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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Norman Jewison managed only two takes of "The Temple" before he ran out of unbroken props, due to Ted Neeley's unrestrained energy when Jesus smashes everything.
    • Goofs
      Differences from the source material are not to be counted as goofs. Historical inaccuracies, such as tanks and guns in the year 0033, are also not counted as goofs, especially when related to artistic decisions.
    • Quotes
      • Judas: [singing] All your followers are blind, Too much heaven on their minds, It was beautiful but now it's sour, Yes it's all gone sour...
    • Connections
      Featured in Avroskoop: De Christusfiguur in de film (1973)
    • Soundtracks
      Overture
      (uncredited)
      Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
      Lyrics by Tim Rice
      Performed by Orchestra and Chorus

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    FAQ1

    • Was Ian Gillan who portrait the character of JC on stage was ever considered for the screen?

    Details

    • Release date
      • August 15, 1973 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jesucristo Superstar
    • Filming locations
      • Dead Sea, Israel(King Herod's Song)
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $101,975
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 46m(106 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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