In Search of Historic Jesus (1979): Cast
In Search of Historic Jesus is a 1979 drama documentary directed by Henning Schellerup, starring John Rubinstein as Jesus, Royal Dano and Lawrence Dobkin. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Henning Schellerup
- Genres
- Drama , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sunn Classic Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is In Search of Historic Jesus About?
The premise of In Search of Historic Jesus without spoilers.
Re-created Biblical tableaux mixed with interviews.
In Search of Historic Jesus Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- reference to jesus christ
- psychotronic film
- jesus christ character
- biblical
- crucifixion of jesus
- reenactment
- whipping
- bare chested male
- bare chested male bondage
- narration
- christianity
- shroud of turin
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- independent film
- character name in title
In Search of Historic Jesus Cast & Characters
John Rubinstein leads the cast as Jesus, with Royal Dano as Prophet #1 and Lawrence Dobkin as Pontius Pilate. Directed by Henning Schellerup; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Henning Schellerup
- John Rubinstein as Jesus
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Royal Dano as Prophet #1 -
Lawrence Dobkin as Pontius Pilate -
Walter Brooke as Joseph of Arimathea
Also Starring in In Search of Historic Jesus
· 14 more- David Opatoshu Herod
- John Anderson Caiaphas
- John Hoyt Synagogue Man #1
- Nehemiah Persoff Herod Antipas
- David Nelson Leper
- Peter Mark Richman God (voice)
- Anthony De Longis Peter
- Stanley Kamel Andrew
- Morgan Brittany Mary
- Richard Carlyle Astrologer
- Andrew Bloch Apostle John
- Brad Crandall Narrator
- Annette Charles Mary Magdalene
- Jeffrey Druce Thomas
More from Henning Schellerup
More films directed by Henning Schellerup: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Time Machine, The Black Alley Cats and Sweet Jesus, Preacherman.
In Search of Historic Jesus Trailers & Videos
The trailer of In Search of Historic Jesus.
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Movies Like In Search of Historic Jesus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jesus of Nazareth, From the Manger to the Cross and Jesus of Nazareth.
In Search of Historic Jesus FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of In Search of Historic Jesus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is In Search of Historic Jesus?
In Search of Historic Jesus runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was In Search of Historic Jesus released?
In Search of Historic Jesus was released on August 1, 1979.
Who directed In Search of Historic Jesus?
In Search of Historic Jesus was directed by Henning Schellerup.
More films by Henning Schellerup Who is in the cast of In Search of Historic Jesus?
In Search of Historic Jesus stars John Rubinstein as Jesus, Royal Dano as Prophet #1 and Lawrence Dobkin as Pontius Pilate, among 18 credited actors.
Does In Search of Historic Jesus have a post-credit scene?
No. In Search of Historic Jesus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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