The Messiah
1975, Italian. Directed by Roberto Rossellini.
Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Roberto RosselliniDirector
- Pier Maria RossiJesus
- Mita UngaroVirgin Mary
- Carlos de CarvalhoJohn the Baptist
- Fausto Di BellaSaul
- Vernon DobtcheffSamuel
- Antonella FasanoMaria Magdalena
- Jean MartinPontius Pilate
- Toni UcciHerodes Antipas
- Vittorio CaprioliHerod the Great
- Tina AumontAdulteress
- Flora CarabellaHerodias
- Yatsugi KhelilJoseph
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1975
- Original title
- Il Messia
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Roberto Rossellini, Silvia D'Amico Bendicò
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The Messiah runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
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The Messiah isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 October 1975. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Messiah?
If you liked The Messiah, try King of Kings, Mary, The Greatest Story Ever Told.
Who directed The Messiah?
The Messiah (1975) was directed by Roberto Rossellini and stars Pier Maria Rossi, Mita Ungaro, Carlos de Carvalho.