Jesus Christ Superstar

1973
G
1h 46m

IMDb RATING

7.4/10

30K

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Film version of the musical stage play, presenting the last few weeks of Christ's life told in an anachronistic manner.

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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.

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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

30K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 3 wins & 13 nominations total

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)

Pi Douglass

Apostle

Robert LuPone

Apostle James

Jonathan Wynne

Apostle

Thommie Walsh

Apostle Thaddeus

Richard Molinare

Apostle Andrew

David Devir

Apostle

Jeff Hyslop

Apostle
(as Jeffrey Hyslop)

Richard Orbach

Apostle John

Shooki Wagner

Apostle

Director
- Norman Jewison
Writers
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Norman 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.

Goofs
Differences 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.

Quotes
Judas: [singing] All your followers are blind, Too much heaven on their minds, It was beautiful but now it's sour, Yes it's all gone sour...

Connections
Featured in The Directors: The Films of Norman Jewison (1999)

Soundtracks
Overture
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Performed by Orchestra and Chorus

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Featured review

10/10

Superstar Rocks!

Speaking for the younger generation, I've never seen anything like it. This movie hit theaters 6 years before I was born and I only just saw it now in Nov. 2004. and I was so moved that I had to comment. Visually it was psychedelic, and the editing matches the music masterfully.

The music rocks! Carl Anderson is beyond amazing as Judas, and ALL of the performances are really magnetic. I love singing along with Annas, Jesus, and Kiafass. I mostly listen to KoRn and Rap, so I never expected to remember (rock opera) lyrics and run around performing them. The feeling I got when 1st "experiencing" the movie was trippy. Similar to a live concert. The movie is outstanding and in my opinion will last for generations and generations. It speaks to a part of my soul and spirit.It says "right on" "rock on"