Jesus Christ Superstar
"And now the film…"
Originally released in 1973. Jesus Christ Superstar is a drama/history film. directed by Norman Jewison.
Starring Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, and Yvonne Elliman
Synopsis
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (600 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$24.6M
7.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $24,593,103
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jesus Christ Superstar about?
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus i...
Who directed Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar was directed by Norman Jewison.
How long is Jesus Christ Superstar?
Jesus Christ Superstar has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Jesus Christ Superstar released?
Jesus Christ Superstar was released on August 15, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jesus Christ Superstar?
The main cast of Jesus Christ Superstar includes Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham.
Is Jesus Christ Superstar worth watching?
Jesus Christ Superstar has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 600 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.