The Messiah

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

Director: Roberto Rossellini

Cast

Pier Maria Rossi

Jesus

Mita Ungaro

Virgin Mary

C

Carlos de Carvalho

John the Baptist

Fausto Di Bella

Saul

Vernon Dobtcheff

Samuel

Antonella Fasano

Maria Magdalena

Jean Martin

Pontius Pilate

Toni Ucci

Herodes Antipas