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| Jesus of Nazareth (3pc) | 
 enlarge | Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Actors: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale, Valentina Cortese
Studio: Live / Artisan
Category: Video
List Price: $24.98
Buy Used: $6.05
You Save: $18.93 (76%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  361 reviews
Sales Rank: 937
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 382 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 4.2 x 3
ISBN: 6302643627
UPC: 012234898834
EAN: 9786302643626
ASIN: 6302643627
Theatrical Release Date: April 3, 1977
Release Date: February 22, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Jesus September 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is the best movie on Jesus, that I have seen. I like to believe Jesus was the kind person, this actor portray`s
happy camper August 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of my all time favorite movies. I'm very pleased with the purchase. Seller was accurate in discription and speedy in delivery. Would not hesitate buying from them again.
 Good compilation of Gospels June 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The story is a compilation of several Gospels and encompases the whole of his life (per documented accounting in the bible). It is an awesome movie - despite the droning musical soundtrack. :)
This Jesus is lovely to look at, but sometimes he seems possessed and dead or wooden rather than peaceful. But, he does do wonderful justice to his peaceful, merciful and loving nature and does display some of his passionate nature.
This was my favorite all time Jesus movie until I saw the Gospel of John of the Visual Bible series which I totally recommend (narrated by Christopher Plummer)- That movie presents a Jesus who was alive, enthusiastic and had fire in him in a 100% accurate account of the Gospel.
Being an Atheist, I still adore this film June 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a child, no TV image comes out as clearly and emotional as Robert Powells eyes and glances during the whole length of his scenes during this production; is truly bewitching and one must admit, Zeffirelli distilled pured genius when designing the character... Jesus is in fact DIVINE.
Overall, I find this -being an Atheist, i've always had a fascination for Christian/religious films- the finest adaptation to what in my eyes, could have been the life of christ. However shot it Morroco and Tunisia, the earth smells of Palestine and the people rick of classical judaism -if one may say such thing-. All in it is remarkably well done. Special grantes given to Olivia Hussey for her likewise divine representation of what in the directors eyes, was the mother of God. The older I become, the more fanatic I turn for this work and the more fascinating I find it each time i see it.
Quite simply, this is the type of film experience that turns unbelievers into zealous fanatics. I recommend this film to ALL desenfranchised atheists and also, Zeffirelli fans would find many features familiar.
A must have.
Masterpiece of Television Filmmaking May 15, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Many have allready noted the positive elements of this movie and I am only reverberating their comments. This movie is a masterpiece. In my opinion no actor has portrayed Christ as human and mystical as Robert Powell. He gave a trully sublime performance. Although this role may have type casted him in the states, he still had a very fruitful career.
The Casting was exceptional, and although this is made for TV miniseries, it still holds up after all these years for many reasons. Anne Bancroft's portrayal of Mary Magdalane was also very inspirational. One of the strengths of this production was it's minimalism. The soundtrack and main theme were great and memorable as well.
The only negative I would give on this DVD production is that it was not re-mastered. The copy on this DVD appears to have scratches that have transferred from the film itself and color balance could be better.
Perhaps the real studio master is lost, who knows, but I suggest they uncover it and completely re-master the video. Also, there are no extras. It would be great to have an interview with Robert Powell and perhaps other actors from the movie.
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