The Messiah(1975)
Il Messia
The Messiah Synopsis
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.
The Messiah (1975) is a history and drama film directed by Roberto Rossellini, released on October 24, 1975 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho and Fausto Di Bella. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Roberto Rossellini
- Writers:
- Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
- Producers:
- Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Montuori
- Production:
- Orizzonte 2000
- Status:
- Released
The Messiah (1975) Trailer
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The Messiah Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pier Maria Rossi
as Jesus
Mita Ungaro
as Virgin Mary
- Carlos de Carvalho
Carlos de Carvalho
as John the Baptist
Fausto Di Bella
as Saul
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Samuel
Antonella Fasano
as Maria Magdalena
Jean Martin
as Pontius Pilate
Toni Ucci
as Herodes Antipas
Vittorio Caprioli
as Herod the Great
Tina Aumont
as Adulteress
- Flora Carabella
Flora Carabella
as Herodias
- Yatsugi Khelil
Yatsugi Khelil
as Joseph
Key crew
Directed by Roberto Rossellini, written by Roberto Rossellini and Silvia D'Amico Bendicò, produced by Silvia D'Amico Bendicò.
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The Messiah Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Messiah – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Messiah online?
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The Messiah (1975) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Messiah?
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The main cast of The Messiah (1975) includes Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho, Fausto Di Bella and Vernon Dobtcheff. The film was directed by Roberto Rossellini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Messiah released?
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The Messiah was released on October 24, 1975 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is The Messiah worth watching?
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The Messiah (1975) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Messiah?
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Yes. The official The Messiah trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.