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"A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew"

1973 1h 42m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 47

ComedyFamilyMusic

Synopsis

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In modern-day New York City, John the Baptist calls out to a group of young men and women to learn from the teachings of Jesus. Through song and dance, they relive Christ's crucifixion.

“A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew”

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Where to watch · US

Cast

Victor Garber
Jesus
Katie Hanley
Katie
David Haskell
John / Judas
Merrell Jackson
Merrell
Joanne Jonas
Joanne
Robin Lamont
Robin
Gilmer McCormick
Gilmer
Jeffrey Mylett
Jeffrey

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David Greene
Writers: John-Michael Tebelak, David Greene
Languages: English, Hebrew, Spanish
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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53 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Hebrew, Spanish.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Greene, shot by Richard G. Heimann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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7 / 8

CAST

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Victor Garber and Katie Hanley and David Haskell carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Greene directs. Richard G. Heimann behind the camera. Stephen Schwartz scores. Alan Heim cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, Hebrew, Spanish.

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153 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, Hebrew, Spanish.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by David Greene, shot by Richard G. Heimann. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Stephen Schwartz. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Alan Heim shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Victor Garber and Katie Hanley and David Haskell carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew".
9IMDB entry: tt0070121 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 47 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.