Jesus Christ Superstar
📖 Synopsis
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “And now the film…”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Ted NeeleyJesus Christ
Carl AndersonJudas Iscariot
Yvonne EllimanMary Magdalene
Barry DennenPontius Pilate
Bob BinghamCaiaphas
Larry MarshallSimon Zealotes
Josh MostelKing Herod
Kurt YaghjianAnnas
Paul ThomasPeterP
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jesus Christ Superstar about?
- As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
- Who directed Jesus Christ Superstar?
- Jesus Christ Superstar was directed by Norman Jewison.
- When was Jesus Christ Superstar released?
- Jesus Christ Superstar was released on August 15, 1973.
- How long is Jesus Christ Superstar?
- Jesus Christ Superstar has a runtime of 1h 48m.
- Where can I track Jesus Christ Superstar?
- You can track Jesus Christ Superstar on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












