This is a basic introduction to the film “Jesus” which was produced in 1979. The film provides a depiction of Jesus’s life and teachings. It tells you who played crucial roles in the movie and the fascinating aspects of the film and behind the scenes.
Where it Filmed?
The “Jesus” movie was exclusively filmed in Israel. Filming occurred at genuine biblical sites, which brings authenticity to the movie. Unfortunately, the specific filming dates are not provided.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brian Deacon | Jesus |
| Rivka Neuman | Mary |
| Alexander Scourby | Luke (voice) |
| Niko Nitai | Simon Peter |
| Ori Levy | Caiaphas |
| Mosko Alkalai | Matthew |
| Kobi Assaf | Philip |
| Moti Baharav | Simon of Cyrene |
| Ya’ackov Ben-Sira | Zacchaeus |
| Eli Cohen | John the Baptist |
| Eli Danker | Judas Iscariot |
| Dina Doron | Elizabeth |
| Shoshana Duer | Hunchback Woman in the Temple |
| Peter Frye | Pontius Pilate |
| David Goldberg | Judas |
| Son of James | |
| Timothy Mark Hanson | Rich Young Ruler |
| Yftach Katzur | Epileptic Boy |
| Rula Lenska | Herodias (scenesDeleted) |
| Avi Loziah | Demonic Man |
| Miki Mfir | Simon the Pharisee |
| Yitzhak Ne’eman | James |
| Shmuel Ornstein | Simeon |
| Richard Peterson | Herod Antipas |
| Milo Rafi | Simon Zelotes |
| Shmuel Rodensky | Annas |
| Gad Roll | Andrew |
| Israel Rubinek | Joseph of Arimathea |
| Michael Schneider | Father of epileptic boy |
| Nahum Shalit | Jairus |
| Talia Shapira | Mary Magdalene |
| Shmuel Tal | John |
| Michael Warshaviak | Bartholomew |
| Leonid Weinstein | James |
| Son of Alphaeus | |
| Rolf Brin | Centurian in charge of the Crucifixion (uncredited) |
| Dov Friedman | Soldier Nailing Sign To Cross (uncredited) |
| Ofira Gluska | Susana (uncredited) |
| Yacov Jacobson | Angel Gabriel (uncredited) |
| Oshik Levi | Desmas |
| Good Thief on Cross (uncredited) | |
| Shifra Millstein | Jairus’ Wife (uncredited) |
| Nissan Nativ | John’s Disciple (uncredited) |
| Kevin O’Shea | Gestas |
| Bad Thief on Cross (uncredited) | |
| Yossi Pollak | Ruler of the Synagogue (uncredited) |
| Abraham Ronai | Tax Collector (uncredited) |
| Dada Rubin | Herdsmen (uncredited) |
| Arik Sinai | John’s Disciple (uncredited) |
| Ahuva Yovel | Joanna (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Jesus” was released on 19th October 1979
- The movie is a biography and drama lasting 1 hour and 57 minutes
- This film visualizes the life of Jesus Christ and retells his teachings and life events
- The directors of the film are John Krish and Peter Sykes
- The movie screenplay was written by Barnet Fishbein
- Important characters were played by Brian Deacon as Jesus, Rivka Neuman as Mary, and Alexander Scourby as Luke
- One interesting fact about this movie is that it has been translated into over 1000 languages, making it the most translated film in history
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
