Jesus Christ Superstar

– Oscar-nominated film adaptation of the rock opera of the same name, based on the last weeks before t..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 48 Minutes
Release Year:
1973
Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

Oscar-nominated film adaptation of the rock opera of the same name, based on the last weeks before the crucifixion of Jesus. The film was directed by Norman Jewison. Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson were nominated for two 1974 Golden Globe Award for their portrayals of Jesus and Judas, respectively.

Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Aug 1973

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Norman Jewison

Writer:

Melvyn Bragg (screenplay: based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" by), Norman Jewison (screenplay: based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar" by), Tim Rice (based upon the rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar": book)

Main Actors:

Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen

Plot:

Based on a concept album project written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and the subsequent long-running Broadway performance, this film tells the story of the final 6 days in the life of Jesus Christ through the troubled eyes of Judas Iscariot. Too often mis-labeled a musical, this film is a "rock opera." There are no spoken lines, everything is sung.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations.

Production:

Universal Studios

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
55%
Metacritic:
64%