The Passover Plot

Did Jesus really die on the Cross?

1976
1h 48m
Drama

4.7TMDB(6)

Overview

Yeshua of Nazareth carefully plans his own crucifixion — and subsequent resurrection — to strengthen his political position against the Roman occupation of Palestine.

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Nominations
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Costume Design (1977)
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Based on
Based on the novel The Passover Plot
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Music
Music by Alex North
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Adam Greenberg
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Details

Director: Michael Campus
Writers: Hugh J. SchonfieldBook
Millard CohanScreenplay
Patricia Louisianna KnopScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: October 29, 1976
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

Production

Golan-Globus Productions

Cast

Harry AndrewsYohanan the Baptist
Hugh GriffithCaiaphas
Zalman KingYeshua of Nazareth
Donald PleasencePontius Pilate
Scott WilsonJudah
Daniel AdesAndros
Michael BaseleonMattai
Lewis van BergenYoram
William Paul BurnsShimon
Dan HedayaYaacov
Helena KallianiotesA Visionary Woman
Kevin O'ConnorIrijah
Robert Walker Jr.Bar Talmi
William WatsonRoman Captain

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