Jesus Christ Superstar
USA,
1973, 108 min
(Alternative: 103 min)
Directed by:
Norman JewisonCinematography:
Douglas SlocombeComposer:
Andrew Lloyd WebberCast:
Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Paul Thomas, Pi Douglass, Robert LuPone, Richard Molinare, Marcia McBroom (more)Plots(1)
The Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera about the life and death of Christ is brought to the big-screen after success on Shaftesbury Avenue and Broadway. The story of Christ's (Ted Neeley) last week on Earth is told by a group of travellers who arrive in modern-day Jerusalem on a tour bus. Events are seen from the perspective of Apostle Judas, who betrays Jesus to the Judaic religious leaders in return for thirty pieces of silver. (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1974 - Best Scoring of Music - Adaptation or Treatment
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1974 - Best Soundtrack
- 1974 - Douglas Slocombe (Best Cinematography)
- 1974 - Best Costume Design
- 1974 - United Nations Award
Golden Globes
- 1974 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- 1974 - Ted Neeley (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1974 - Carl Anderson (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 1974 - Yvonne Elliman (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)