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Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)
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15 August 1973 (USA)
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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. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 3 wins
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9 nominations
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Carl is the real KING.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ted Neeley | ... | Jesus Christ |
| Carl Anderson | ... | Judas Iscariot |
| Yvonne Elliman | ... | Mary Magdalene |
| Barry Dennen | ... | Pontius Pilate |
| Bob Bingham | ... | Caiaphas |
| Larry Marshall | ... | Simon Zealotes (as Larry T. Marshall) |
| Josh Mostel | ... | King Herod (as Joshua Mostel) |
| Kurt Yaghjian | ... | Annas |
| Paul Thomas | ... | Peter (as Philip Toubus) |
| Pi Douglass | ... | Apostle |
| Richard Orbach | ... | John |
| Robert LuPone | ... | James |
| Jonathan Wynne | ... | Apostle |
| Thommie Walsh | ... | Thaddeus |
 | Richard Molinare | ... | Andrew |
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108 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.20 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording System) (70 mm prints) |
Mono (35 mm optical prints) |
4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)
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Iceland:L |
Australia:G |
Spain:13 |
Netherlands:6 |
Argentina:13 |
Finland:K-12 |
Netherlands:AL |
Norway:12 |
Sweden:11 |
UK:PG |
USA:G |
Singapore:PG |
Canada:G
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Tragedy almost struck for real while the Crucifixion was being filmed. The Roman soldier we see nailing Christ to the cross is an Israeli actor who spoke very limited English; consequently, he thought Ted Neeley was actually supposed to have nails hammered through his hands! Just in time, director Norman Jewison saw what was happening and screamed, "NO! NOT IN THE HAND!"
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Revealing mistakes: When Ted Neeley is hanging on the cross, he moves his hands away from the wooden crosspieces, showing that the nails are just nail heads stuck to his palms.
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Spoofed in White Pop Jesus (1980)
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Heaven on their Minds
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I saw this film for the first time in the mid 70's at a cinema on a school organised outing, I remember being peeved as it was being shown on TV for the first time the same evening. I was aware of one or two of the songs but I had never heard the original concept album before hand so I really had no idea what to expect. I was transfixed from the Overture to the End Titles and probably have not had a more moving experience watching a film since. I have been a devoted fan of this film now for over 25 years and still find the occasional viewing moving. The film was unique, the first Rock Opera given the Big Screen treatment and this is still in my opinion the best of its genre. Of course the Music and Lyrics are the fulcrum of the film and the numerous album recordings are still popular now because the songs are so unforgettable but the performances of all the principle characters in this original film version give this interpretation a dynamic edge. All the cast probably give their definitive performances but without any doubt Carl Anderson as Judas is the real KING. Rest In Peace. For all you long term fans like me get the new Region 1 DVD special edition with improved sound and picture quality and extras especially the commentary with Norman and Ted- you'll cry your heart out. Thanks Carl, I will never forget the impact your performance has made on my life. Thank you ALW, Tim Rice and Norman Jewison for an unforgettable Spiritual experience.