Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli
Starring: James Mason, Laurence Olivier, Olivia Hussey, Robert Powell
Trivia: Ian McShane was originally down to play the part of Jesus, and ended up being cast as Judas.
Trivia: In an effort by Lew Grade to save on expenditures, he wanted just six apostles in the production and not the traditional twelve.
Trivia: "Jesus of Nazareth" was banned in Egypt after religious leaders considered the content offensive.
Continuity mistake: Jesus is shown from behind on the cross with large gashes on the backs of his legs. He was flogged across the shoulders and back only at the pillar.
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