Jesus Christ Superstar
7.1/10
Rating
108 min
Runtime
1973
Release Year
Norman Jewison
Director
Cast
Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham
Quick Synopsis
The film portrays the final days of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, who is part of a theatre troupe performing the story. As Jesus gains more followers, Judas becomes concerned that Jesus is becoming influenced by his growing popularity, straying from his original teachings, and developing a close relationship with Mary Magdalene, a woman with a controversial past.
Detailed Synopsis of Jesus Christ Superstar
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.
