Jesus Christ Superstar

Movie Description

Overview

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.

Director:

Norman Jewison

Stars:

Ted Neeley

Carl Anderson

Yvonne Elliman

Released:

August 15, 1973

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