Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American musical drama film directed by Norman Jewison and co-written by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg based on the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera of the same name. The film, starring Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman, and Barry Dennen, centers on the conflict between Judas and Jesus during the week before the crucifixion of Jesus.
Neeley and Anderson were nominated for two Golden Globe Awards in 1974 for their portrayals of Jesus and Judas, respectively. Although it attracted criticism from some religious groups, reviews for the film were still positive.
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Jesus Christ Superstar è un film del 1973 diretto da Norman Jewison, trasposizione sul grande schermo del musical omonimo di Tim Rice, autore dei testi, e Andrew Lloyd Webber, autore della musica. L’opera narra l’ultima settimana della vita di Cristo prima della morte per crocifissione.
Per la loro interpretazione, rispettivamente di Gesù e Giuda, Ted Neeley e Carl Anderson sono stati candidati al Golden Globe nel 1974.
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