
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

Pier Maria Rossi
Jesus

Mita Ungaro
Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho
John the Baptist

Fausto Di Bella
Saul

Vernon Dobtcheff
Samuel

Antonella Fasano
Maria Magdalena

Jean Martin
Pontius Pilate

Toni Ucci
Herodes Antipas

Vittorio Caprioli
Herod the Great

Tina Aumont
Adulteress

Flora Carabella
Herodias
Yatsugi Khelil
Joseph

The Nativity Story
The Nativity Story

Jesus
Jesus

The Island of Thirty Coffins
The Island of Thirty Coffins

The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Greatest Story Ever Told

L'Âge d'or
L'Âge d'or

The Final Inquiry
The Final Inquiry

On the Silver Globe
On the Silver Globe

Bad Lieutenant
Bad Lieutenant
King of Kings: A Musical Celebration of the Life and Land of Jesus
King of Kings: A Musical Celebration of the Life and Land of Jesus

Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar

Magdalena: Released from Shame
Magdalena: Released from Shame

Barabbas
Barabbas