Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

7.1/10 108 min Drama History

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.

Cast

Ted Neeley

Jesus Christ

Carl Anderson

Judas Iscariot

Yvonne Elliman

Mary Magdalene

Barry Dennen

Pontius Pilate

Bob Bingham

Caiaphas

Larry Marshall

Simon Zealotes

Josh Mostel

King Herod

Kurt Yaghjian

Annas

Paul Thomas

Peter

Robert LuPone

Apostle James

Thommie Walsh

Apostle Thaddeus

Jeff Hyslop

Apostle

Marcia McBroom

Woman

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