In Search of Historic Jesus(1979)
Was he the son of God?
In Search of Historic Jesus Synopsis
This examination of historical sources speculates on the accuracy of the biblical depiction of Jesus.
In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) is a documentary and drama film directed by Henning Schellerup, released on August 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars John Rubinstein, John Anderson, Nehemiah Persoff and Morgan Brittany. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Henning Schellerup
- Producers:
- James L. Conway, Charles E. Sellier Jr.
- Production:
- Sunn Classic Pictures
- Status:
- Released
In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) Trailer
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In Search of Historic Jesus Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Rubinstein
as Jesus
John Anderson
as Caiaphas
Nehemiah Persoff
as Herod Antipas
Morgan Brittany
as Mary
Annette Charles
as Mary Magdalene
- Brad Crandall
Brad Crandall
as Narrator
- Andrew Bloch
Andrew Bloch
as Apostle John
Walter Brooke
as Joseph of Arimathea
Royal Dano
as Prophet #1
Anthony De Longis
as Peter
Lawrence Dobkin
as Pontius Pilate
John Hoyt
as Synagogue Man #1
Key crew
Directed by Henning Schellerup, produced by James L. Conway and Charles E. Sellier Jr..
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In Search of Historic Jesus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 5 ratings.
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In Search of Historic Jesus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In Search of Historic Jesus online?
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In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) is available to stream on Looke. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In Search of Historic Jesus?
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The main cast of In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) includes John Rubinstein, John Anderson, Nehemiah Persoff, Morgan Brittany and Annette Charles. The film was directed by Henning Schellerup. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In Search of Historic Jesus released?
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In Search of Historic Jesus was released on August 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is In Search of Historic Jesus worth watching?
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In Search of Historic Jesus (1979) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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