Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920s, each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.
Credits
He Who Must Die Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Jean Servais
He was 48, 65 years old when he died
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as Priest Fotis |
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Gert Fröbe
He was 45, 75 years old when he died
|
as Patriarcheas |
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Maurice Ronet
He was 31, 55 years old when he died
|
as Michelis |
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Melina Mercouri
She was 38, 73 years old when she died
|
as Katerina |
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Roger Hanin
He was 33, 89 years old when he died
|
as Panagiotaros |
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Grégoire Aslan
He was 50, 73 years old when he died
|
as Agha |
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Carl Möhner
He was 37, 83 years old when he died
|
as Lukas |
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Pierre Vaneck
He was 27, 78 years old when he died
|
as Manolios |
He Who Must Die Crew
