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Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew (1973): Cast

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew (1973) movie poster

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew is a 1973 music comedy directed by David Greene, starring David Haskell as John / Judas, Victor Garber and Lynne Thigpen. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
David Greene
Genres
Music , Comedy , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew About?

The premise of Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew without spoilers.

In a contemporary New York City, a charismatic John the Baptist gathers a diverse group of young men and women, inviting them to study Jesus’ teachings. Through lively songs, energetic dance numbers, and spoken word, they explore the Gospel and dramatize Christ’s crucifixion, celebrating its timeless message of love and redemption.

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew Themes & Keywords

· 41 tags
  • pop musical
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  • reference to peter lorre
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  • reference to james joyce
  • lincoln center
  • new york city skyline
  • junkyard
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  • dance rehearsal
  • clothes rack
  • clown
  • parking lot attendant
  • diner
  • abandoned building
  • reference to ulysses
  • saw
  • based on the gospel of matthew
  • gospel of matthew
  • based on the gospels
  • song
  • singing
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  • kicked in the butt
  • based on stage musical
  • world trade center manhattan new york city
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  • christian
  • christianity
  • bible
  • reference to mae west
  • shofar
  • brooklyn bridge
  • electrocution
  • hippie
  • religion
  • new york city
  • reference to jesus christ
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Cast & crew

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew Cast & Characters

David Haskell leads the cast as John / Judas, with Victor Garber as Jesus and Lynne Thigpen as Lynne. Directed by David Greene; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

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From the director

More from David Greene

More films directed by David Greene, best-rated first: Godspell, The Girl Next Door, Bella Mafia and Breach of Faith: A Family of Cops II.

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Videos

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser, 1 clip and 1 featurette.

Godspell (1973) Original Trailer [FHD]
  • Teaser Godspell Original Film Trailer
  • Clip Godspell - Trailer
  • Featurette The Filming Of Godspell (1973)
Cars

Cars in Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew

47 cars on screen, including the 1968 AMC Rambler American and the 1970 Checker Taxicab.

All 47 cars
  • 1968 AMC Rambler American in Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew 1968 AMC Rambler American Minor role
  • 1970 Checker Taxicab in Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew 1970 Checker Taxicab Minor role
  • 1967 Chrysler Newport Town & Country in Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew 1967 Chrysler Newport Town & Country Minor role
  • 1919 Ford Model T in Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew 1919 Ford Model T Minor role
Details

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Godspell - A Esperança” and “福音”.

Also known as
  • Godspell - A Esperança
  • 福音

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Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew?

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew released?

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew was released on March 21, 1973.

Who directed Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew?

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew was directed by David Greene.

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Who is in the cast of Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew?

Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew stars David Haskell as John / Judas, Victor Garber as Jesus and Lynne Thigpen as Lynne, among 11 credited actors.

Does Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew have a post-credit scene?

No. Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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