The Messiah (Il Messia) 48 years old

The Messiah

Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

Credits

The Messiah Cast

Name Character
Vernon Dobtcheff He was 41, now 89 years old as Samuel
Tina Aumont She was 30, 60 years old when she died as Adulteress
Carlos de Carvalho as John the Baptist
Joshua Sinclair He was 18, now 66 years old as Roman guard
Mita Ungaro as Virgin Mary
Toni Ucci He was 53, 92 years old when he died as Herodes Antipas
Vittorio Caprioli He was 54, 68 years old when he died as Herod the Great
Flora Carabella She was 49, 73 years old when she died as Herodias
Yatsugi Khelil as Joseph
Antonella Fasano as Maria Magdalena
Pier Maria Rossi as Jesus
Fausto Di Bella as Saul
Jean Martin He was 53, 86 years old when he died as Pontius Pilate

The Messiah Crew

Name Department
Jolanda Benvenuti as Editor. She was 68 (73) years old when She died Editing
Mario Montuori as Director of Photography. He was 55 (77) years old when He died Camera
Roberto Rossellini as Director. He was 69 (71) years old when He died Directing
Roberto Rossellini as Screenplay. He was 69 (71) years old when He died Writing
Silvia D'Amico Bendico as Producer. Production
Silvia D'Amico Bendico as Screenplay. Writing
The Messiah poster
The Messiah (48 years)

  • Release day: Friday, October 24, 1975
  • Runtime: 140 minutes