Jesus of Nazareth [blu-ray] : the complete miniseries / ITC ; RAI Radiotelevisione Italiana ; written by Anthony Burgess ... [et al.] ; director, Franco Zefirelli.
Format:
[blu-ray] :
Edition:
40th anniversary edition.
Publisher:
Shout! Factory,
Copyright Date:
2007
Description:
2 videodiscs (382 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, James Farentino, Ian McShane, Christopher Plummer, Olivia Hussey, Michael York, James Mason, Laurence Olivier, Anthony Quinn, Rod Steiger, Peter Ustinov, James Earl Jones. Originally broadcast as episodes of the television mini-series in 1977. Full screen. Special features: interviews.
Summary:
Franco Zeffirelli creates an unforgettable portrait in his legendary interpretation of the life of Jesus. Beginning before the Nativity and extending through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, it brings to life all the majesty and sweeping drama of the life of Jesus as told in the Gospels. A star-studded international cast adds depth and humanity to the roles of the saints, sinners and ordinary people who walked in the footsteps of the Lord.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.