The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.
Ratings
IMDb8.1/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Gareth DaviesDirector
- Dennis PotterWriter
Cast
- Colin BlakelyJesus Christ
- Robert HardyPontius Pilate
- Bernard HeptonCaiaphas
- Brian BlessedPeter
- Edward HardwickeJudas Iscariot
- Godfrey QuigleyRoman Commander
- Patricia LawrenceProcla
- Gawn GraingerAndrew
- Clive GrahamRoman Centurion
- Godfrey James1st Soldier
- Eric Mason2nd Soldier
- Brian SpinkZealot