A compelling portrayal of the life and death of Christ (Robert Powell) traced from birth, through his childhood pilgrimage, his baptism by John the Baptist (Michael York), the miracles, and culminating with his crucifixion and resurrection. Four years in the making, this powerful epic has been critically-acclaimed and lauded worldwide for its sensitivity, passion and ecumenical deference. Franco Zeffirelli’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning screen version of the life of Christ and which confounded critics by its impressive majesty, innate honesty and historical and religious accuracy.
The powerful epic features numerous international stars including (in alphabetical order): Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, James Farentino, Olivia Hussey, James Earl Jones, Stacy Keach, James Mason, Ian McShane, Sir Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasence, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Fernando Rey, Sir Ralph Richardson, Rod Steiger, Peter Ustinov and Michael York.