Jesus of Nazareth
1977 · ITV1 · 95 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Part Four
Sun, 10 Apr, 9:00 pm
The drama concludes with powerful scenes of Christ's condemnation, His agony on the cross, and the Resurrection.
About
Jesus of Nazareth is a 1977 Anglo-Italian television miniseries dramatizing the birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus based on the accounts in the four New Testament Gospels. A reverent and beautiful retelling of the biblical tale with an all-star cast, winning Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Drama (1977-78) and for James Farentino as Best Supporting Actor in a Drama.
Episodes
- E01
Part One
Sun, 27 Mar· 95 minThe life of Christ is chronicled in this 1977 TV-biography directed by Franco Zeffirelli, who imbues the drama with sensitivity and reverence.
- E02
Part Two
Sun, 27 Mar· 95 minChrist's teachings and miracles bring Him new followers, and Herod Antipas imprisons John the Baptist.
- E03
Part Three
Sun, 10 Apr· 95 minJudas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where "He will be handed over to the unbelievers."
- E04
Part Four
Sun, 10 Apr· 95 minThe drama concludes with powerful scenes of Christ's condemnation, His agony on the cross, and the Resurrection.
Cast
Robert Powell
Jesus
Anne Bancroft
Mary Magdalene
Anthony Quinn
Caiaphas
Ernest Borgnine
The Centurion
Ian Holm
Zerah
Ian McShane
Judas Iscariot
James Farentino
Simon Peter
