Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) movie poster

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

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ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 57% (RT: 50%, MC: 64) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaHistory

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Director
Runtime
1h 48m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.1/10 (606 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Metacritic
64
Cast
Ted Neeley as Jesus Christ
Carl Anderson as Judas Iscariot
Yvonne Elliman as Mary Magdalene
Barry Dennen as Pontius Pilate
Bob Bingham as Caiaphas
Larry Marshall as Simon Zealotes
Josh Mostel as King Herod
Kurt Yaghjian as Annas
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 606 votes. Critics gave it 57%.
Overview
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The iconic poster for Jesus Christ Superstar was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • During production of Jesus Christ Superstar, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • The initial cut of Jesus Christ Superstar was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 drama, history film directed by Norman Jewison. As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.

The film has been rated by 606 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Jesus Christ Superstar delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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