Name: Jesus of Nazareth
Released: 1977-03-27T08:00:00.000Z
Cast: Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine

Jesus of Nazareth

TV Show · Drama · History

Robert Powell stars in Franco Zeffirelli's epic masterwork chronicling the life of Jesus. Also starring Laurence Olivier, James Earl Jones and Ian McShane.

1977 · 3h 8m

Starring Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine

Director Franco Zeffirelli

EPISODE 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.

1h 32m
EPISODE 2

Part 2

Jesus meets Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist and continues to perform miracles among his people.

1h 33m