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, reviews for film were still positive. 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 . 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 . Judas' arrival and subsequent declaration that Jesus should not associate with Mary dampens the mood.
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| Release date: | August 15, 1973 |
| Directed by: | Norman Jewison |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 108 Minutes |
| Producer: | Robert Stigwood |
| Editor: | Antony Gibbs |
| Music by: | Herbert W. Spencer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, André Previn |
| Cinematography: | Douglas Slocombe |
| Screenplay by: | Melvyn Bragg |
| Adapted from: | Jesus Christ Superstar |
| Genre: | Musical |