The Passover Plot

"Did Jesus really die on the Cross?"

1976 1h 48m EN

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★4.7TMDB · 6

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Synopsis

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Yeshua of Nazareth carefully plans his own crucifixion — and subsequent resurrection — to strengthen his political position against the Roman occupation of Palestine.

“Did Jesus really die on the Cross?”

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Cast

Harry Andrews
Yohanan the Baptist
Hugh Griffith
Caiaphas
Zalman King
Yeshua of Nazareth
Donald Pleasence
Pontius Pilate
Scott Wilson
Judah
Daniel Ades
Andros
Michael Baseleon
Mattai
Lewis van Bergen
Yoram

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Campus
Writers: Patricia Louisianna Knop, Millard Cohan
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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50 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Campus, shot by Adam Greenberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Alex North. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Dov Hoenig shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Harry Andrews and Hugh Griffith and Zalman King carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Did Jesus really die on the Cross?".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0075043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Michael Campus directs. Adam Greenberg behind the camera. Alex North scores. Dov Hoenig cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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150 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Michael Campus, shot by Adam Greenberg. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Alex North. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Dov Hoenig shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Harry Andrews and Hugh Griffith and Zalman King carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Did Jesus really die on the Cross?".
7IMDB entry: tt0075043 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.