Jesus

Story

Synopsis

King Herod has ruled Judea for over 37 years and believes himself to be supreme. When three wise men from the Far East come to visit him, he is initially pleased, but this pleasure turns to anger when he finds out that they have traveled all the way to witness the birth of the son of God. After they depart, he instructs his Prime Minister to kill all children under the age of 2 years. Herod's instructions are carried out, but they don't find the baby Jesus, born in a stable in Bethlehem. Jesus, son of Joseph and virgin Mary, has been destined to lead mankind to a better path but must face many challenges, temptations and betrayal from ones he trusted the most, humiliation, torture, crucifixion, and resurrection.

Director

P. A. Thomas

Language

English

Country

India

Release date

21 December 1973

Ensemble

Cast

• Muralidas

  Jesus

• 

  Gemini Ganesan

  John the Baptist

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  Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair

  King Herod

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  J. Jayalalithaa

  Salome

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  Vennira Aadai Nirmala

  Mary Magdalene