Jesus' message challenges and confronts the hypocrisy of the Jewish leaders, by its simplicity and honesty: love God and your neighbour above all else. This uncovers the political intrigue of the temple, its economy, beliefs and power structures. The conflict between the Jewish authorities and Jesus is polarized, as they both fight for the souls of the Jewish nation. Michael York is the mendicant preacher John the Baptist-by far the best role I have seen him play. It has a star studded cast, including Peter Eustinov, who plays the eccentric and disturbing King Herod, James Mason as an eminent Jewish leader and Anthony Quinn as the High Priest. This version stirs up many feelings and emotions that are quite unique to this film, where thought provoking scenes challenge your beliefs and lay waste to indifference. Many scenes are extremely powerful, particularly the miracle of the raising of Lazarus. It charts the whole narrative of Jesus'life, death and resurrection with remarkable clarity and passion. This is an excellent film directed by Franco Zeferelli and starring Robert Powell.
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