Watch Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) Free Online

Release Date: 1973

Cast: Barry Dennen, Robert LuPone, Kurt Yaghjian, Yvonne Elliman, Larry Marshall, Josh Mostel, Carl Anderson, Ted Neeley, Bob Bingham

Categories: Movies, Christian film, Musical

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera of the same name. Directed by Norman Jewison, the film centers on the conflict between Judas and Jesus during the week before the crucifixion of Jesus. Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson were nominated for two Golden Globe Awards in 1974 for their portrayals of Jesus and Judas, respectively. Although it attracted criticism from some religious groups, the film was generally well received. It grossed the equivalent of $67,386,890 in 2012 dollars, a figure that does not account for movie ticket... MORE

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera of the same name. Directed by Norman Jewison, the film centers on the conflict between Judas and Jesus during the week before the crucifixion of Jesus. Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson were nominated for two Golden Globe Awards in 1974 for their portrayals of Jesus and Judas, respectively. Although it attracted criticism from some religious groups, the film was generally well received. It grossed the equivalent of $67,386,890 in 2012 dollars, a figure that does not account for movie ticket price inflation. The film opens with a group of actors arriving in the Holy Land in a bus and preparing for the filming of Jesus Christ Superstar during the overture. Judas is sitting on a hill watching Jesus surrounded by followers. Judas is worried about Jesus' popularity — he is being hailed as a God, but Judas feels he is just a man, and fears the consequences of their growing movement ("Heaven on Their Minds"). The other disciples badger Jesus for information about his plans for the future, but Jesus will not give them any. Mary Magdalene tries to calm Jesus by dabbing cool water on his face LESS