Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 13 nominations total
Larry Marshall
- Simon Zealotes
- (as Larry T. Marshall)
Josh Mostel
- King Herod
- (as Joshua Mostel)
Kurt Yahjian
- Annas
- (as Kurt Yaghjian)
Paul Thomas
- Peter
- (as Philip Toubus)
Jeff Hyslop
- Apostle
- (as Jeffrey Hyslop)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaNorman Jewison managed only two takes of "The Temple" before he ran out of unbroken props, due to Ted Neeley's unrestrained energy when Jesus smashes everything.
- GoofsDifferences from the source material are not to be counted as goofs. Historical inaccuracies, such as tanks and guns in the year 0033, are also not counted as goofs, especially when related to artistic decisions.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Directors: The Films of Norman Jewison (1999)
Featured review
Jesus Christ Superstar was an excellent movie and an excellent play. I first heard the soundtrack and then saw the movie, and the movie definitely fills in all of the blanks. I was confused in the beginning, when they all rode up in a bus, but I later caught on. Other than that the movie was great, the voices were great, (especially Judas, he really added anger and sorrow to his part) and the setting was perfect. I found it humorous when there were the anachronisms such as grenades and guns at the market. This was a great movie and I will watch it again and again. I am normally skeptical of musicals but I will always hold this close to my heart. This movie should be seen by anyone, and everyone. Peace!
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- Also known as
- Iso Masih - super yulduz
- Filming locations
- Dead Sea, Israel(King Herod's Song)
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $115,531
- Runtime1 hour 46 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) officially released in India in English?
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