Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

Name: Jesus of Nazareth
Genre: Drama
Cast: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Yorgo Voyagis, Anne Bancroft, Christopher Plummer

The epic majesty of the life of Jesus as told by the Apostles.

★ 7.8 97m/ep Drama Latest: S1 E04

Dramatizes the Birth, Life, Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, largely according to the Holy Bible's New Testament Gospels.

Created by: Franco Zeffirelli
Cast: Robert Powell, Olivia Hussey, Yorgo Voyagis, Anne Bancroft, Christopher Plummer, Anthony Quinn, Ian McShane, Ernest Borgnine
Country: Italy / United Kingdom
First aired: March 27, 1977

Seasons

1. Part 1
After Joseph and Mary's betrothal, Mary is visited by the angel Gabriel, who tells her she will bear the Son of God. Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem to take part in Herod's census, where Jesus is born.
2. Part 2
Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.
3. Part 3
Judas implores Zerah to let Jesus appear before the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem, where 'He will be handed over to the unbelievers.'
4. Part 4
Christ is condemned and crucified, dying on the cross, but He is resurrected on the third day.