Derek Winnert

Posts Tagged "crucifixion"

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The Savage Seven ** (1968, Robert Walker Jr, Joanna Frank, Adam Roarke, Larry Bishop, John Garwood) – Classic Movie Review 9397

Director Richard Rush’s 1968 cult outlaw biker exploitation movie The Savage Seven stars Robert Walker Jr, Joanna Frank and Adam Roarke. The screenplay is by Michael Fisher, based on a story by Rosalind Ross. Adam […]

Feb, 17

Jesus of Nazareth **** (1977, Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Claudia Cardinale, Stacy Keach, Peter Ustinov, Ian McShane, Michael York, Olivia Hussey, Rod Steiger) – Classic Movie Review 6,008

Franco Zeffirelli’s distinguished 1977 British-Italian religious drama film Jesus of Nazareth finds a perfect star in Robert Powell as Jesus, in this deservedly much acclaimed and widely shown, all-star biblical epic. Director Franco Zeffirelli’s distinguished […]

Sep, 09

Risen *** (2016, Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis, María Botto, Stephen Hagan) – Movie Review

In an admirable, convincing star turn mixing easy, effortless athleticism with thoughtful intelligence, Joseph Fiennes is excellent as Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune who witnesses the agonising crucifixion of the Christ, Yeshua (Cliff Curtis). […]

Mar, 18

Barabbas **** (1961, Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Harry Andrews, Ernest Borgnine, Vittorio Gassman, Jack Palance, Valentina Cortese, Katy Jurado) – Classic Movie Review 2,291

The exciting and inspirational 1961 biblical epic film Barabbas stars Anthony Quinn in a sterling performance as the robber-killer Barabbas, who is replaced on the cross by Jesus Christ and is spared crucifixion. Director Richard […]

Mar, 21

The Robe *** (1953, Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie) – Classic Movie Review 2,248

The conscientious 1953 biblical epic film The Robe stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature and Michael Rennie, and is notable for being the first film ever to be released in CinemaScope. There are five […]

Mar, 09

King of Kings **** (1961, Jeffrey Hunter, Robert Ryan, Siobhan McKenna, Hurd Hatfield, Harry Guardino, Frank Thring, Rip Torn, Viveca Lindfors, Rita Gam, Ron Randell) – Classic Movie Review 348

Nicholas Ray’s 1961 biblical epic movie King of Kings is devout and affecting. Jeffrey Hunter defies his odd casting and gives a surprisingly effective performance as Jesus. Though much derided at the time, mostly by […]

Nov, 02

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