(+) Godspell (1973 Greene / @1971 Schwartz), feature film (musical)

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Godspell (1973) is a feature film of Godspell (1971 Schwartz / Tebelak), musical, directed by David Greene.

Abstract

Sophomoric updating of Jesus' life with young bouncy disciples following their leader around modern-day New York. The movie well captured the spirit of the Jesus Movement of the 1970. The carnival and vaudeville atmosphere of Godspell shocked many but contributed significantly to free artists of the 70s and 80s to be adventurous in the way they dares to portray Jesus. Starring Victor Garber (Jesus), and David Haskell (John the Baptist).

Synopsis

• "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord" (John the Baptist) = Preaching of John the Baptist
• "Save the People" (Jesus) = Baptism of Jesus
• "Day by Day" (Robin)
• "Turn Back, O Man" (Joanne)
• "Bless the Lord" (Lynne)
• "All for the Best" (Jesus, Judas)
• "All Good Gifts" (Merrell)
• "Light of the World" (Jerry, Gilmer, Jeffrey, Robin)
• "Alas for You" (Jesus)
• "By My Side" (Katie)
• "Beautiful City" (Company)
• "Beautiful City" (Instrumental Reprise)
• "On the Willows"
• "Finale" (Jesus) = [{Crucifixion of Jesus]]

Cast

• Victor Garber as Jesus Christ
• Katie Hanley as Katie, a diner waitress
• David Haskell as John The Baptist & Judas Iscariot
• Merrell Jackson as Merrell, a garment trader
• Joanne Jonas as Joanne, a ballet dancer
• Robin Lamont as Robin, a window shopper
• Gilmer McCormick as Gilmer, a model
• Jeffrey Mylett as Jeffrey, a taxi driver
• Jerry Sroka as Jerry, a parking attendant
• Lynne Thigpen as Lynne, a college student

Production

Produced and released in the United States (21 March 1973). Distributed internationally.

External links

• Wikipedia

• Imdb

• See also John Lennon's Imagine and John Lennon's Give Peace a Chance