Passover Plot (1975)
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Was Jesus Christ the son of God -- or a clever political activist who staged his crucifixion and resurrection to help promote his point of view? The latter possibility is proposed in this bit of historical speculation, based on the best-selling novel by Hugh J. Schonfield. Yeshua (Zalman King), as… More Was Jesus Christ the son of God -- or a clever political activist who staged his crucifixion and resurrection to help promote his point of view? The latter possibility is proposed in this bit of historical speculation, based on the best-selling novel by Hugh J. Schonfield. Yeshua (Zalman King), as the Hebrews called him, was a member of the Zealots who sought to end to the rule of the Romans who had taken control of their land. To rally support for their cause, Yeshua proclaims himself the son of God, born of mortal woman, and carefully orchestrates the events that lead to him being sentenced to death; he's also able to add to his martyrdom by falsifying a resurrection two days later. Understandably controversial upon release, The Passover Plot also stars Donald Pleasance, Scott Wilson, and Hugh Griffith; Mary Wills' costume design earned an Academy Award nomination. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- Michael Campus
- Genres
- Drama
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Cast
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Harry Andrews
as Yohanan The Baptist
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Hugh Griffith
as Caiaphas
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Zalman King
as Yeshua
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Donald Pleasence
as Pontius Pilate
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Scott Wilson
as Judah
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Dan Ades
as Andros
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Michael Baseleon
as Mattai
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Lewis Van Bergen
as Yoram
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William Burns
as Shimon
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Helena Kallianiotes
as A Visionary Woman
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Kevin O'Connor
as Irijah
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Dan Hedaya
as Yaacov
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Robert Walker Jr.
as Bar Talmi
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William Watson
as Roman Captain
