Jesus Christ Superstar is based on the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice Rock Opera of the same name, directed by Norman Jewison.
It
tells the story of the final 6 days in the life of Jesus Christ (Ted Neeley)
seen primarily through the troubled eyes of Judas Iscariot (Carl Anderson)
Being
filmed entirely on location in Israel lends the film an authenticity and the
anachronistic manner of the sets, with contemporary weapons on display, such as
at the Temple Market work like a bridge spanning two thousand years.
The
songs are memorable and well performed in particular by Ted Neeley (Jesus) Carl
Anderson (Judas) Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene) Barry Dennen (Pontius Pilate)
and Josh Mostel (King Herod)
It’s
a must watch movie whether spiritually inclined or not.
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