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Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.
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Cast & crew
Robert Powell
Jesus
Olivia Hussey
Virgin Mary
Yorgo Voyagis
Joseph
Anne Bancroft
Mary Magdalene
Christopher Plummer
Herod Antipas
Anthony Quinn
Caiaphas
Ian McShane
Judas Iscariot
Ernest Borgnine
The Centurion
James Farentino
Simon Peter
Michael York
John the Baptist
James Earl Jones
Balthazar
Peter Ustinov
Herod the Great
Franco Zeffirelli
Creator
Episodes
1 season · 4 episodesMiniseries4 ep. · 1977
Episode 1: Part 1
Mar 27, 1977 · 1h 37m
After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.
Episode 2: Part 2
Mar 27, 1977 · 1h 38m
Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.
Episode 3: Part 3
Apr 10, 1977 · 1h 31m
Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where 'He will be handed over to the unbelievers.'
Episode 4: Part 4
Apr 10, 1977 · 1h 42m
Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but He is resurrected on the third day.