Looking for Jesus (1982): Cast
Looking for Jesus is a 1982 comedy directed by Luigi Comencini, starring Fernando Rey as Don Filippo, Maria Schneider and Giuseppe Cederna. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Luigi Comencini
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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Italian - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Looking for Jesus About?
The premise of Looking for Jesus without spoilers.
When an ordinary man whose striking, Christ‑like appearance is selected as the poster boy for a new Jesus book, his gentle, good‑hearted nature soon collides with the publisher’s profit‑driven, worldly agenda. The story follows his struggle to stay true to his values amid marketing schemes and publicity, highlighting the tension between authentic faith and commercial exploitation.
Looking for Jesus Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- rosary
- wheelchair
- hitchhiker
- mime
Looking for Jesus Cast & Characters
Fernando Rey leads the cast as Don Filippo, with Maria Schneider as Francesca and Giuseppe Cederna as Mimo. Directed by Luigi Comencini; 18 actors are credited in all.
- Director Luigi Comencini
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Fernando Rey as Don Filippo -
Maria Schneider as Francesca -
Giuseppe Cederna as Mimo - Attilio Dottesio as Falegname
Also Starring in Looking for Jesus
· 14 more- Alexandra Stewart Madre di Francesca
- Marino Masé Commissario
- Roberto Della Casa Carabiniere
- Néstor Garay Don Gaetano
- Nanda Primavera Cameriera
- Raul Cabrera Uomo di Ada
- Beppe Grillo Giovanni
- Memè Perlini Don Gerardo
- Matteo Spinola Avvocato
- Ornella Pompei Angelina
- Daniele Mansi Ivan
- Elvira Coppola Suora inglese
- Mariuccia Speri Ada
- Paolo Genise
More from Luigi Comencini
More films directed by Luigi Comencini: Miracle of Marcellino, Merry Christmas… Happy New Year, A Boy from Calabria and History.
Looking for Jesus Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “L'Imposteur” and “Keine Zeit für Wunder”.
- Also known as
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- L'Imposteur
- Keine Zeit für Wunder
- Se busca a Jesús
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Looking for Jesus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Looking for Jesus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Looking for Jesus?
Looking for Jesus runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Looking for Jesus released?
Looking for Jesus was released on March 3, 1982.
Who directed Looking for Jesus?
Looking for Jesus was directed by Luigi Comencini.
More films by Luigi Comencini Who is in the cast of Looking for Jesus?
Looking for Jesus stars Fernando Rey as Don Filippo, Maria Schneider as Francesca and Giuseppe Cederna as Mimo, among 18 credited actors.
Does Looking for Jesus have a post-credit scene?
No. Looking for Jesus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Looking for Jesus in?
The original language of Looking for Jesus is Italian.
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