Son of Man (1969)

10.0/10 • 90 min • Drama History TV Movie

Overview

Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.

Cast

Colin Blakely

Jesus Christ

Robert Hardy

Pontius Pilate

Bernard Hepton

Caiaphas

Brian Blessed

Peter

Edward Hardwicke

Judas Iscariot

Godfrey Quigley

Roman Commander

Gawn Grainger

Andrew

Godfrey James

1st Soldier

Wendy Allnutt

Ruth

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