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| Jesus of Nazareth (3pc) | 
 enlarge | Director: Franco Zeffirelli
Actors: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Anne Bancroft
Studio: Live / Artisan
Category: Video
List Price: $24.98
Buy Used: $3.32
You Save: $21.66 (87%)
New (7) Used (25) Collectible (1) from $3.32
Avg. Customer Rating:  358 reviews
Sales Rank: 5672
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Running Time: 371 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
Condition: slight slip case cover wear, excellent copy
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| Customer Reviews:
 Most wonderful version of the life of Christ December 6, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the one movie version of the life, death and resurrection of Christ that I have truly loved watching. I would recommend watching Jesus of Nazareth by anyone who truly wishes to learn more of the story of His birth, life, and interaction with His disciples--and how He was so cruelly crucified, ultimately for all of mankind's sake--then, who wish to thrill at how death could not overpower and contain Him, because they believe Him to actually be Who He claimed to be--the Son of the Living God.
GREATEST FILM EVER ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST: but the DVD transfer disappointing November 30, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Even after thirty years, Franco Zeffirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" remains the greatest film on the life of Christ ever made. I can honestly say watching this film 30 years ago changed my life. I'd easily give it five stars, but the DVD transfer was INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTING. As another reviewer said, I felt like I was just watching an old VHS tape (which I already own).
 Best Movie EVER on the Life of Christ!! November 26, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I saw this movie when it was first aired on TV in 1977, and I have never forgotten it. I was absolutely overwhelmed by it! The acting, the direction by Zefferelli, the complexity of the background to Jesus's life--everything about this movie is incomparable! Yes, it is very long (six hours!!) but I promise you, it is worth every minute!! If I could only suggest one movie about the life of Christ to anyone, this is WITHOUT QUESTION the one I would recommend! It brings first-century Palestine to life so vividly, and the story is so incredibly moving (not to mention the acting, particularly by Robert Powell in the role of Christ) that I guarantee it will be a movie you will want to watch over and over. It is SUPERB, REVERENT movie-making--you cannot watch it without being moved to tears! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!!!
Wonderful Movie November 25, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're into Christianity, this movie (mini-series, actually) is for you. Characters like John the Baptist, the apostles, Mary Magdalene, and the Jewish elders are fleshed out, adding interesting and exciting detail to familiar stories. Michael York portrays a scarily zealous John the Baptist who shows his disdain for Herod's wife in one memorable scene. Anthony Quinn is an anguished Caiaphas, presiding over the elders' debate of the question, who is this man? Peter Ustinov is an exquisite Herod the Great. A star-studded cast makes this great entertainment from beginning to end. A blue-eyed Jesus sounds strange at first. I heard somewhere that they did this on purpose as a subtle way to make him stand out from the others. Anyway, it worked and it was not distracting at all. Powell was a very credible Jesus, and this DVD set tells his story beautifully, bringing it to life with rich detail that adds to our understanding of that time.
most believable movie October 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I grew up watching this movie year after year, It was the most believable
movie, I ever saw...... I wanted my children to experience it also..
It will be a family treasure...........
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