Jesus of Nazareth

UPC: 012236128113

Studio: Live/Artisan

MPAA Rating: NR   Contains:null

Summary: Because director Franco Zeffirelli noted publicly that he intended to depict Jesus Christ as a human being rather than a religious icon, his expensive made-for-TV miniseries Jesus of Nazareth fell victim to protestors long before its April 3, 1977, debut. Despite the pullout of several sponsors, Jesus of Nazareth was aired as scheduled, sweeping the ratings in the process. In avoiding the usual overproduced Hollywood approach to the Gospels, Zeffirelli offers one of the most sensitive and reverent portrayals of Jesus ever seen on film. In the title role, Robert Powell heads a huge international cast, which includes Olivia Hussey as Mary, Peter Ustinov as Herod the Great, Christopher Plummer as Herod Antipas, Michael York as John the Baptist, James Farentino as Simon Peter, Donald Pleasence as Melchior, James Earl Jones as Balthazar, Ian McShane as Judas, Anne Bancroft as Mary Magdalene, Rod Steiger as Pontius Pilate, James Mason as Joseph of Arimathea, Anthony Quinn as Caiaphas, Laurence Olivier as Nicodemus, Ernest Borgnine as the Centurion, and Claudia Cardinale as the Adulteress. Filmed in England, Tunisia, and Morocco, Jesus of Nazareth was scripted by Zeffirelli, Anthony Burgess, and Suso Cecchi D'Amico. It originally aired in two three-hour segments, telecast Palm and Easter Sunday of 1977 as part of NBC's Big Event anthology. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Category: Epic

Features: Full-screen version
2.0 Dolby Surround
Digitally mastered
Interactive menus
Scene access
Trailer
Cast & crew information
"Living in Biblical Times" information

Jesus of Nazareth

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 03/19/2002

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DS Dolby Surround (4.0)

Runtime: 382 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 2

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 -- Disc 1
1. Jesus of Nazareth [2:18]
2. Sermon [2:35]
3. The Marriage Contract [2:18]
4. Betrothal to Each Other [1:52]
5. Message From God [4:01]
6. King Herod [2:29]
7. Blessed Mary [3:04]
8. A Special Child [3:08]
9. Joseph's Dilemma [4:02]
10. Nightmares [1:26]
11. Wedding Day [3:16]
12. Discussion of a Census [2:31]
13. Fulfilling the Prophecy [2:58]
14. Travelling to Bethlehem [2:29]
15. Three Kings [4:19]
16. No Room at the Inn [3:44]
17. A Child Is Born [3:02]
18. The Shepherds Come [2:35]
19. News of the Birth [1:55]
20. A Seal in the Flesh [3:43]
21. Gifts From the Wise Men [6:24]
22. Slaughter of the Innocent [3:06]
23. A Home in Nazareth [3:02]
24. Gifts From God [2:24]
25. Roman Soldiers [4:51]
26. Pilgrimage to Jerusalem [3:31]
27. An Unholy Marriage [5:19]
28. John the Baptist [3:02]
29. Not the Messiah [5:20]
30. Returning to God [3:00]
31. The Messiah [5:01]
32. The Scriptures Are Fulfilled [4:19]
33. The First Followers [2:30]
34. Driving Out Satan [5:07]
35. Fishermen [6:23]
36. Reading the Signs [3:55]
37. The Tax Collector [4:39]
38. The Home of a Sinner [4:08]
39. A Story of Brothers [7:13]
40. Unfairly Imprisoned [6:27]
41. A Difficult Decision [2:19]
42. Healing the Child [5:03]
43. Doubting Thomas [2:17]
44. Start of a New Life [2:19]
45. The Princess's Dance [7:25]
46. The Head of the Baptist [1:54]
47. Burying John [4:39]
48. Mary Magdalene [4:11]
49. Entering the Kingdom of Heaven [5:59]
50. The Scholar Judas [3:05]
Side #2 -- Disc 2
1. Endless Fish and Bread [5:56]
2. Plans of Revolt [4:18]
3. A Tainted Woman [6:09]
4. Blessed Among Women [3:00]
5. Assassination Attempt [3:46]
6. Peter Has Spoken the Truth [5:10]
7. The Lord's Prayer [3:28]
8. The Holy City [5:33]
9. Raising Lazarus From the Dead [6:22]
10. "Proclaim Jesus King of Judea" [4:41]
11. Palm Sunday [7:18]
12. Services at the Temple [3:40]
13. Religious Zealots [4:54]
14. Out of the Mouths of Babes [3:29]
15. "Seek and Ye Shall Find" [2:27]
16. Adulteress [3:10]
17. Friend to the Romans [3:11]
18. The Blind Man Can See [5:07]
19. The High Priests [6:44]
20. Warning [3:19]
21. The Temple Elders [9:57]
22. Judas' Decision [3:25]
23. Passover [5:29]
24. The First Communion [6:08]
25. The Betrayal [4:43]
26. An Invaluable Help [2:33]
27. The Son of God [6:00]
28. Three Denials [2:45]
29. Pontius Pilate [4:48]
30. Trial [5:46]
31. Mockery of a King [6:01]
32. The People Shall Decide [5:46]
33. The Crucifixion [5:24]
34. Two Thieves [2:13]
35. A Mother's Sorrow [7:49]
36. End of Suffering [3:00]
37. An Empty Tomb [5:03]
38. He Has Risen [5:31]
39. A Question Among Disciples [3:09]
40. Appearing to the Disciples [3:18]
41. End Credits [2:17]

Cast and Crew: Ernest Borgnine  Actor 
Fernando Rey  Actor 
Simon MacCorkindale  Actor 
Valentina Cortese  Actor 
Stacy Keach  Actor 
James Farentino  Actor 
Robert Olivier  Actor 
Michael York  Actor 
Claudia Cardinale  Actor 
Yorgo Voyagis  Actor 
Cyril Cusack  Actor 
Donald Pleasence  Actor 
Tony Lo Bianco  Actor 
James Earl Jones  Actor 
Ralph Richardson  Actor 
Anthony Quinn  Actor 
Ian Holm  Actor 
Suso Cecchi D'Amico  Screenwriter 
Maurice Jarre  Composer (Music Score) 
Vincenzo Labella  Producer 
Franco Zeffirelli  Director 
Franco Zeffirelli  Screenwriter 
Anthony Burgess  Screenwriter 
Robert Powell  Actor 
Olivia Hussey  Actor 
Peter Ustinov  Actor 
Christopher Plummer  Actor 
Anne Bancroft  Actor 
James Mason  Actor 
Ian McShane  Actor 
Laurence Olivier  Actor 
Rod Steiger  Actor 

Country: Italy,UK