![]() ![]() The Judas/Zerah scene and the begining of the Last Supper was not shown in 1977, but was part of the official version shown in 1979, and was shown each time since on NBC and on home video. That's when the film was broken up into four parts two-hour installments each with different set of opening and closing credits as well as recaps and teasers per episode. ![]() When the film proved to be a blockbuster in the ratings, the network allowed the filmmakers to complete their initial vision by adding several scenes back in for its 1979 re-run. Several scenes were cut for the first airing. Your DVD player may need to be multi-region enabled in order to view this (most players in Australia are)."Jesus of Nazareth" Alternate Versions Lengths and History "Jesus of Nazareth" originally aired on NBC in the United States in 1977.The mini-series ran on NBC as "The Big Event" in two three-hour installments with limited commercials on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. These discs are Region 2 (PAL) format, and will work on all modern Australian & European DVD players. Robert Powell stars as Jesus and a star-studded international cast adds depth and humanity to the roles of the saints, sinners and ordinary people who walked in the footsteps of the Lord.Īlso starring: Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Valentina Cortese, James Farentino, James Earl Jones, Stacy Keach, Tony Lo Bianco, James Mason, Ian McShane, Laurence Olivier, Donald Pleasance, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Fernando Rey, Rod Steiger, Peter Ustinov and Olivia Hussey. Directed by Oscar TM nominee, Franco Zeffirelli and produced by Vincenzo Labella, this internationally acclaimed and award-winning screen version of the life of Jesus is a captivating production coupled with historical and religious accuracy. Traced from birth, through to childhood, his baptism by John the Baptist (Michael York) and the miracles culminating in his Crucifixion and Resurrection.įour years in the making, this powerful epic has been critically acclaimed by religious leaders worldwide for its sensitivity and passion. This full un-edited version is a compelling portrayal of the life and death of Jesus. ![]() Sir Lew Grade presents Franco Zeffirelli's production of Jesus of Nazareth. ![]()
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