Jesus Christ Superstar
1973 · Movie · G · 108 min · ★ 7.1 · 58% critics
A theater troupe stages a rock opera retelling of the final days of a spiritual leader, seen largely through the eyes of a close follower who fears the movement is spiraling out of control. As public attention grows, doubts, loyalty, and personal relationships collide, pushing the group toward an inevitable confrontation with political power.
Based on Jesus Christ Superstar
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Details
- Years
- 1973
- Release date
- 1973-08-15
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 108 min
- Critic score
- 58/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (620 votes)
- Budget
- $3,500,000
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a fully sung, provocative rock-opera take on a familiar story with anachronistic style and big emotions; Not for you if you want strict reverence or historical realism like The Prince of Egypt.
Pros: catchy rock-opera songs; bold modern touches; strong Judas performance | Cons: dated 70s vibe; uneven lead portrayal; stagey at times
Themes
- dance
- israel
- christianity
- crucifixion
- musical
- judas
- religion
- rock opera
- jesus christ
- non-traditional casting
Awards & recognition
- BAFTA Award — Best Sound · 1974
- Academy Award — Best Original Song Score · 1974 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Costume Design · 1974 · nominated
- BAFTA Award — Best Cinematography · 1974 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1974 · nominated
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- Golden Globe Award — New Star of the Year – Actor · 1974 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy · 1974 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy · 1974 · nominated
Cast & crew
Ted Neeley
as Jesus Christ
Carl Anderson
as Judas Iscariot
Yvonne Elliman
as Mary Magdalene
Barry Dennen
as Pontius Pilate
Bob Bingham
as Caiaphas
Larry Marshall
as Simon Zealotes
Josh Mostel
as King Herod
Kurt Yaghjian
as Annas
Paul Thomas
as Peter
- PD
Pi Douglass
as Apostle
Directed by Norman Jewison