Jesus(1979)
The story of Jesus according to the Gospel of Luke.
Jesus Synopsis
Three and a half years of Jesus' ministry, as told in the Gospel of Luke.
Jesus (1979) is a drama film directed by Peter Sykes, released on October 19, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby and Niko Nitai. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 256 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Sykes
- Writers:
- Barnet Fishbein
- Producers:
- John Heyman, Richard Dalton
- Production:
- Inspirational Films, The Genesis Project
- Status:
- Released
Jesus (1979) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Jesus before you stream it.
Jesus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brian Deacon
as Jesus
Rivka Neuman
as Mary
Alexander Scourby
as Luke (voice)
Niko Nitai
as Simon Peter
Yosef Shiloach
as Joseph
Ori Levy
as Caiaphas
- Mosko Alkalai
Mosko Alkalai
as Matthew
- Kobi Assaf
Kobi Assaf
as Philip
- Moti Baharav
Moti Baharav
as Simon of Cyrene
Ya'ackov Ben-Sira
as Zacchaeus
Zeev Berlinsky
as Blind Beggar
- Eli Cohen
Eli Cohen
as John the Baptist
Key crew
Directed by Peter Sykes, written by Barnet Fishbein, produced by John Heyman and Richard Dalton.
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Jesus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 256 ratings.
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Jesus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Jesus online?
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Jesus (1979) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Jesus?
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The main cast of Jesus (1979) includes Brian Deacon, Rivka Neuman, Alexander Scourby, Niko Nitai and Yosef Shiloach. The film was directed by Peter Sykes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Jesus released?
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Jesus was released on October 19, 1979 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Jesus worth watching?
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Jesus (1979) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 256 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Jesus?
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Yes. The official Jesus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.