The Passover Plot (1976): Cast
The Passover Plot is a 1976 drama directed by Michael Campus, starring Zalman King as Yeshua of Nazareth, Donald Pleasence and Harry Andrews. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Michael Campus
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Golan-Globus Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Passover Plot About?
The premise of The Passover Plot without spoilers.
The story interrogates whether Jesus truly died on the Cross, following Yeshua of Nazareth as he meticulously plans his own crucifixion and subsequent resurrection. This calculated sacrifice is portrayed as a strategic effort to strengthen his political position and challenge the Roman occupation of Palestine.
The Passover Plot Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- conspiracy
- faked death
- zealot
- historical fiction
- three word title
- jesus christ character
- crucifixion
- jerusalem
- passover
- 1st century
- bare chested male
- bare chested male bondage
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- torture
- execution
- whipping
- independent film
- based on book
The Passover Plot Cast & Characters
Zalman King leads the cast as Yeshua of Nazareth, with Donald Pleasence as Pontius Pilate and Harry Andrews as Yohanan the Baptist. Directed by Michael Campus; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Campus
- Zalman King as Yeshua of Nazareth
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Donald Pleasence as Pontius Pilate -
Harry Andrews as Yohanan the Baptist -
Hugh Griffith as Caiaphas
Also Starring in The Passover Plot
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- Scott Wilson Judah
- Helena Kallianiotes A Visionary Woman
- Robert Walker Jr. Bar Talmi
- William Watson Roman Captain
- Lewis van Bergen Yoram
- Daniel Ades Andros
- Kevin O'Connor Irijah
- Michael Baseleon Mattai
- William Paul Burns Shimon
The Passover Plot Also Known As
Also known as “Jesus von Nazareth”.
- Also known as
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- Jesus von Nazareth
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The Passover Plot FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Passover Plot, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Passover Plot?
The Passover Plot runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Passover Plot released?
The Passover Plot was released on October 29, 1976.
Who directed The Passover Plot?
The Passover Plot was directed by Michael Campus.
More films by Michael Campus Who is in the cast of The Passover Plot?
The Passover Plot stars Zalman King as Yeshua of Nazareth, Donald Pleasence as Pontius Pilate and Harry Andrews as Yohanan the Baptist, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Passover Plot have a post-credit scene?
No. The Passover Plot has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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