The Passover Plot

1976
PG
1h 48m

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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 s... Read allDramatization 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 a... Read allDramatization 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... Read all

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total

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Harry Andrews

Yohanan the Baptist

Hugh Griffith

Caiaphas

Zalman King

Yeshua of Nazareth

Donald Pleasence

Pontius Pilate

Scott Wilson

Judah

Daniel Ades

Andros
(as Dan Ades)

Michael Baseleon

Mattai

Lewis Van Bergen

Yoram

William Paul Burns

Shimon
(as William Burns)

Dan Hedaya

Yaocov
(as Daniel Hedaya)

Helena Kallianiotes

A Visionary Woman

Kevin O'Connor

Irijah

Robert Walker Jr.

Bar Talmi
(as Robert Walker)

William Watson

Roman Captain

Moti Baharav

Zealot
(as Motti Baharev)

Shimon Bar

Peter Frye

Herod Antipas

Max Goldberg

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Stacy Keach and Trevor Howard were cast in major roles, but were replaced before filming.

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2/10

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I remember going to this movie on a Saturday night with 3 friends. There were protesters outside, so we were ready for something thought-provoking and controversial. There wasn't an empty seat in the house by the time the lights dimmed. But sadly, this film was so boring that people could be heard snoring at different locations around the theater after the first hour. It's that badly scripted and executed. You haven't missed much.