Overview

Jesus, a humble Judean carpenter beginning to see that he is the son of God, is drawn into revolutionary action against the Roman occupiers by Judas -- despite his protestations that love, not violence, is the path to salvation. The burden of being the savior of mankind torments Jesus throughout his life, leading him to doubt.

Featured Cast

Willem Dafoe

Harvey Keitel

Paul Greco

Steve Shill

Verna Bloom

Barbara Hershey

Roberts Blossom

Barry Miller

Gary Basaraba

Irvin Kershner