Jesus Christ Superstar

1973
G
1h 46m

IMDb RATING

7.4/10

31K

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Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.

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Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.

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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

31K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 13 nominations total

Simon Zealotes
(as Larry T. Marshall)

Josh Mostel

King Herod
(as Joshua Mostel)

Kurt Yahjian

Annas
(as Kurt Yaghjian)

Paul Thomas

Peter
(as Philip Toubus)

Pi Douglass

Apostle

Robert LuPone

Apostle James

Jonathan Wynne

Apostle

Thommie Walsh

Apostle Thaddeus

Richard Molinare

Apostle Andrew

David Devir

Apostle

Jeff Hyslop

Apostle
(as Jeffrey Hyslop)

Richard Orbach

Apostle John

Shooki Wagner

Apostle

Director
- Norman Jewison
Writers
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Trivia
Norman Jewison managed only two takes of "The Temple" before he ran out of unbroken props, due to Ted Neeley's unrestrained energy when Jesus smashes everything.

Goofs
Differences from the source material are not to be counted as goofs. Historical inaccuracies, such as tanks and guns in the year 0033, are also not counted as goofs, especially when related to artistic decisions.

Quotes
Judas: [singing] All your followers are blind, Too much heaven on their minds, It was beautiful but now it's sour, Yes it's all gone sour...

Connections
Featured in The Directors: The Films of Norman Jewison (1999)

Soundtracks
Overture
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Performed by Orchestra and Chorus

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Yes...a good Musical

Jesus Christ Superstar was an excellent movie and an excellent play. I first heard the soundtrack and then saw the movie, and the movie definitely fills in all of the blanks. I was confused in the beginning, when they all rode up in a bus, but I later caught on. Other than that the movie was great, the voices were great, (especially Judas, he really added anger and sorrow to his part) and the setting was perfect. I found it humorous when there were the anachronisms such as grenades and guns at the market. This was a great movie and I will watch it again and again. I am normally skeptical of musicals but I will always hold this close to my heart. This movie should be seen by anyone, and everyone. Peace!