Jesus (1999) (TV)

Director:

Roger Young

Writer (WGA):

Suzette Couture (teleplay)

Release Date:

14 May 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | History

Tagline:

The greatest story of all time.

Plot:

A movie about the life, work and death of Jesus as we know it from the Bible.

Plot Keywords:

Judas | Miracle | John The Baptist | Satan | Bible

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations

Cast

Jeremy Sisto	...	Jesus
Debra Messing	...	Mary Magdalene
Armin Mueller-Stahl	...	Joseph (as Armin Müller-Stahl)
Jacqueline Bisset	...	Mary
Gary Oldman	...	Pontius Pilate
David O'Hara	...	John The Baptist
Claudio Amendola	...	Barabbas
G.W. Bailey	...	Philo
Luca Zingaretti	...	Peter
Luca Barbareschi	...	Herod Antipas
Christian Kohlund	...	Caiaphas
Elena Sofia Ricci	...	Herodias
Stefania Rocca	...	Mary of Bethany
Gabriella Pession	...	Salome
Maria Cristina Heller	...	Martha of Bethany

Also Known As:

Die Bibel - Jesus (Germany)
La bibbia: Jesus (Italy)

Runtime:

Argentina:110 min | Canada:174 min | USA:240 min (2 parts)

Country:

Czech Republic | Italy | Germany | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Finland:K-11 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Ouarzazate, Morocco

Company:

Antena 3 Televisión

Goofs:

Continuity: During Crucifixion a close up of a nail is shown on the wrist area being hammered in. Later on when Jesus appears to his disciples and tells Thomas to touch his nail wound, the wound is in his palm.

Quotes:

Jesus: I am not alone; I am with my Father.
Satan: You will die in vain, Jesus...
Jesus: No! I'm in the hearts of men. I will die for the everlasting kindness of the human heart created by the Father, so that man will make His image shine once again. And those who want to will find in me the strength to love until the end.

Movie Connections:

Follows David (1997) (TV)

Soundtrack:

I Need You

The Jesus I know, who laughs and sees the big picture

This is the best version of a Jesus film I have ever seen. Realistic, made so by the human emotions and the diverse personal viewpoints casually merged with the storyline. It seems everyone gets to see it from their perspective without the story of Jesus losing the focal point..Jesus.. Jesus is portrayed as I have come to see Him. Truly the Son of God while having lived as a human being. Laughed, joking, crying, in pain, alone and truly human while still doing the will of the Father and triumphing gloriously. I couldn't stop crying throughout, it was as if I was there. "Jesus" is brought without giving offense to Christians and non-christians alike. Brilliantly played by Jeremy Sisto, giving Jesus the human side so sadly lacking because of the mostly "holy" attitude forced upon Jesus in earlier films. A special mention for Jeroen Krabbé who excellently portrayed the devil in a way that follows the description the Bible brings, far from weak but wily, devious, power hungry, scared and very much aware of his position in the grand scheme of things and of his ultimate defeat. The filmography, lighting and scenery were done exceptionally and add to the experience. Heartily recommended.