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.

Cast

Pier Maria Rossi

Mita Ungaro

Carlos de Carvalho

Fausto Di Bella

Vernon Dobtcheff

Antonella Fasano

Jean Martin

Toni Ucci