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.
Top Billed Cast
Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus
Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist
Fausto Di Bella
Saul
Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel
Featured Crew
Roberto Rossellini
Director
Roberto Rossellini
Screenplay
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Screenplay
Claude Baks
Co-Producer
Mario Nascimbene
Music
Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
Producer
Jolanda Benvenuti
Editor
Mario Montuori
Director of Photography
Osvaldo Desideri
Set Decoration
Mark Lombardo
Second Assistant Director
Giorgio Bertolini
Art Direction
Marcella De Marchis
Costume Design
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