USA,
1973, 108 min
(Alternative: 103 min)
Directed by:
Norman JewisonCinematography:
Douglas SlocombeComposer:
Andrew Lloyd WebberCast:
Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Paul Thomas, Pi Douglass, Robert LuPone, Richard Molinare, Marcia McBroom (more)VOD (3)
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An innovative example of modern techniques in moviemaking, this famous rock opera depicts the last week of Christ's life. Norman Jewison directed this thrilling adaptation of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, starring Ted Neeley as Jesus and Carl Anderson as Judas Iscariot. Among the classic songs in the film are "I Don't Know How to Love Him," "Hosanna," and "King Herod's Song (Try It and See)." (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1974 - Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1974 - Best Soundtrack
- 1974 - Douglas Slocombe (Best Cinematography)
- 1974 - Best Costume Design
- 1974 - United Nations Award
Golden Globes
- 1974 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1974 - Ted Neeley (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1974 - Carl Anderson (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1974 - Yvonne Elliman (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)