Jesus Christ Superstar

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1973 · 108 min · G · Drama · History · TMDB 7.1/10

Overview

As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.

Directed by Norman Jewison

Cast

• Ted Neeley — Jesus Christ
• Carl Anderson — Judas Iscariot
• Yvonne Elliman — Mary Magdalene
• Barry Dennen — Pontius Pilate
• Bob Bingham — Caiaphas