Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus is a 1973 film that portrays the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus with Johnny Cash’s narration and music. This movie features Johnny Cash, Robert Elfstrom, and June Carter Cash in the main roles. We will delve into the intriguing facts about where the film was shot and some fun tidbits about it.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus took place in Israel. Unfortunately, the exact filming dates are not available. The movie production team chose Israel for its authentic and historical significance to the story of Jesus. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Johnny Cash | Self |
| Robert Elfstrom | Jesus Christ |
| June Carter Cash | Mary Magdalene |
| Larry Lee | John the Baptist |
| Alan Dater | Nicodemus |
| Robert Elfstrom Jr. | Jesus as a child |
| Gelles LaBlanc | John |
| Terrence Winston Mannock | Matthew |
| Thomas Leventhal | Judas Iscariot |
| John Paul Kay | James the Elder |
| Sean Armstrong | Thomas |
| Lyle Nicholson | Andrew |
| Steven Chernoff | Philip |
| Stuart Stark | Nathaniel |
| Ulf Pollack | Thaddeus |
| Jonathan Sanders | Simon |
| Saul Holiff | Caiaphas (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Johnny Cash served as both the narrator and musical artist for the film, making it quite unique.
- Apart from playing the role of Jesus Christ, Robert Elfstrom was also the director of the movie.
- One of the interesting aspects of this movie is that June Carter Cash, who played Mary Magdalene, was also one of the film’s producers.
- The film was distributed by the renowned company, Twentieth Century Fox. It was released in various countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia among others.
- Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus is also known under different names. For instance, in Brazil it’s known as “Uma Luz Lá no Céu” and in Bulgaria it’s called “Пътят към Голгота: Животът на Исус”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Israel
- Latitude: 31.046051
- Longitude: 34.851612
- Place ID: ChIJi8mnMiRJABURuiw1EyBCa2o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Israel
- Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem
