The Passover Plot

– Dramatization of the controversial best-seller that posits an alternate version of the birth of Chri..

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Movie
Rating:
4.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 48 Minutes
Release Year:
1976
The Passover Plot (1976)

Dramatization of the controversial best-seller that posits an alternate version of the birth of Christianity. In this version, Jesus planned for His crucifixion by taking a drug that would simulate death. After His unconscious body was placed in the tomb, a religious sect known as the Zealots would secretly steal Christ's body from the tomb, then spread the rumor that He had risen, thus fulfilling Biblical prophecy.

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English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Michael Campus

Writer:

Millard Cohan, Patricia Louisianna Knop, Hugh J. Schonfield (book)

Main Actors:

Harry Andrews, Hugh Griffith, Zalman King, Donald Pleasence

Plot:

Dramatization of the controversial best-seller that posits an alternate version of the birth of Christianity. In this version, Jesus planned for His crucifixion by taking a drug that would simulate death. After His unconscious body was placed in the tomb, a religious sect known as the Zealots would secretly steal Christ's body from the tomb, then spread the rumor that He had risen, thus fulfilling Biblical prophecy.

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Internet Movie Database:
4.7/10