Jesus Christ Superstar
As played out by a theatre troupe, the last days of Jesus Christ are depicted from the perspective of Judas Iscariot, his betrayer. As Jesus' following increases, Judas begins to worry that Jesus is falling for his own hype, forgetting the principles of his teachings and growing too close to the prostitute Mary Magdalene.
Critics Sentiment
Jesus prays alone in Garden of Gethsemane
Jesus is brutally whipped before crucifixion
The film drops significantly from the emotional peak of Gethsemane to the brutal, slow-motion flogging sequence that reviewers found either powerful or excessively kitschy.
Reviews show strong appreciation for the music and Carl Anderson's standout performance as Judas, with particular praise for iconic songs like 'I Don't Know How to Love Him' and 'Gethsemane.' While some criticize the staging as student-revue-like and find Ted Neeley's Jesus underwhelming, most reviewers appreciate the spiritual impact and innovative rock opera format. The film maintains solid approval despite mixed reactions to some visual choices and the modern setting.
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Ted Neeley
Jesus Christ
Carl Anderson
Judas Iscariot
Yvonne Elliman
Mary Magdalene
Barry Dennen
Pontius Pilate
Bob Bingham
Caiaphas
Larry Marshall
Simon Zealotes
Josh Mostel
King Herod
Kurt Yaghjian
Annas
Paul Thomas
Peter
Pi Douglass
Apostle
Robert LuPone
Apostle James
Jonathan Wynne
Apostle
Thommie Walsh
Apostle Thaddeus
Richard Molinare
Apostle Andrew
David Devir
Apostle
Jeff Hyslop
Apostle
Richard Orbach
Apostle John
Shooki Wagner
Apostle
Darcel Wynne
Woman
Marcia McBroom
Woman
Crew
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