Jesus Christ, Superstar

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Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (TV)

Original title: Jesus Christ Superstar
Year: 1973
Running time: 102 min.
Country: United States
Director: Norman Jewison
Screenwriter: Melvyn Bragg, Norman Jewison (wmusical: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice)
Music: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Tim Rice
Cinematography: Douglas Slocombe
Cast: Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, Barry Dennen, Bob Bingham, Larry T. Marshall, Josh Mostel
Producer: Universal Pictures
Genre: Musical | Religion. Biography. Biblical
Movie Groups: Jesus Christ Superstar
Synopsis / Plot: Based on a concept album project written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, and the subsequent long-running Broadway performance, this film tells the story of the final 6 days in the life of Jesus Christ through the troubled eyes of Judas Iscariot. Too often mis-labeled a musical, this film is a "rock opera." There are no spoken lines, everything is sung.

Awards: 1973: Nominated for Oscar: Best Original Song of la OST

1973: Golden Globes: 6 Nominations, including Best Film - Comedy/Musical

1973: BAFTA Awards: Best Soundtrack. 3 Nominations

1973: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Film

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