Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.
Pier Maria Rossi
as Jesus
Mita Ungaro
as Virgin Mary
Carlos de Carvalho
as John the Baptist
Fausto Di Bella
as Saul
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Samuel
Antonella Fasano
as Maria Magdalena
Jean Martin
as Pontius Pilate
Toni Ucci
as Herodes Antipas
Vittorio Caprioli
as Herod the Great
Tina Aumont
as Adulteress
Flora Carabella
as Herodias
Yatsugi Khelil
as Joseph
