2000·Music·1h 47m
7.0
★
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar first exploded onto the West End stage in 1971 and it was clear that the musical world would never be the same again. For the first time ever, Jesus Christ Superstar has been specially filmed for video. Shot at Pinewood Studios, this brand new filmed stage version starring Glenn Carter and Rik Mayall captures one of the best score Andrew Lloyd Webber has ever written and is packed with hit songs including, 'I Don't Know How To Love Him', 'Gethsemane' and 'Superstar'.
Directed by Gale Edwards and Nick Morris
crucifixion
apostle
musical
based on play or musical
judas
betrayal
woman director
stage musical
jesus christ
IMDB
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Cast
Glenn Carter
Jesus Christ
Jérôme Pradon
Judas Iscariot
Renee Castle
Mary Magdalene
Fred Johanson
Pontius Pilate
Rik Mayall
King Herod
Cavin Cornwall
Peter
Frederick B. Owens
Caiaphas
Michael Shaeffer
Annas
Peter Gallagher
First Priest
Golda Rosheuvel
Ensemble
Crew
Tim Rice
Writer
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Original Music Composer
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Producer
Kevin Wallace
Executive Producer
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Songs
Tim Rice
Lyricist
Elizabeth Flowers
Post Production Supervisor
Popular Reviews
22 reviews
Georgia
6.0★ · 06/02/26
so. much. leather.
so. much. leather.
Alex McLoughlin
6.0★ · 05/13/26
this was a lot more homoerotic than i anticipated to that was a lovely surprise
this was a lot more homoerotic than i anticipated to that was a lovely surprise
Ian Cooley
9.0★ · 08/02/25
I know a lot of people who hate on this version and I don’t get it. I think this is such an excellent telling of the story presented by the music. It is definitely a dated production, sure: My partner noted was just how much this production exists in a post Rent world and so many of the costumes and set it feel like a reaction to that. But once you get past dated books, you find a production with performances that are so great. Especially the relationship between Jesus and Judas is so interesting and genuinely I think Judas is played unironically gay, and I find that beautiful and haunting, and truly truly interesting. Jerome Pradon who plays Judas is absolutely fantastic, and his voice breaks, and I’ve heard people give him crap for that, but That’s only because he’s acting his fucking ass off and I’ll take that over a pretty voice any day. And Glenn Carter playing Jesus has a gorgeous voice and can hit all of the notes and still manages to act Jesus with the appropriate anger and frustration.
This is an always will be my definitive film version of this, at least until we get a pro shot of the Hollywood bowl production.
This is an always will be my definitive film version of this, at least until we get a pro shot of the Hollywood bowl production.
I know a lot of people who hate on this version and I don’t get it. I think this is such an excellent telling of the story presented by the music. It is definitely a dated production, sure: My partner noted was just how much this production exists in a post Rent world and so many of the costumes and set it feel like a reaction to that. But once you get past dated books, you find a production with performances that are so great. Especially the relationship between Jesus and Judas is so interesting and genuinely I think Judas is played unironically gay, and I find that beautiful and haunting, and truly truly interesting. Jerome Pradon who plays Judas is absolutely fantastic, and his voice breaks, and I’ve heard people give him crap for that, but That’s only because he’s acting his fucking ass off and I’ll take that over a pretty voice any day. And Glenn Carter playing Jesus has a gorgeous voice and can hit all of the notes and still manages to act Jesus with the appropriate anger and frustration.
This is an always will be my definitive film version of this, at least until we get a pro shot of the Hollywood bowl production.
This is an always will be my definitive film version of this, at least until we get a pro shot of the Hollywood bowl production.
Korn
7.0★ · 04/20/25
Ok I need a moment for the kiss scene…
Now this version of JCS is not the best of I’ve seen, and at the beginning I was set on me disliking it but it genuinely gets better as it progresses, and the enjoyment rises every minute. At the start everyone was acting very D’com which I felt was unfitting, but as soon as stakes started rising and I got more into it so did the actors. (Wanted to point out how Mary Magdalene’s performance was definitely my favorite). Some of the imagery was so thrilling. This Jesus is such a Himbo in this version, and Judas’ jealousy and admiration is so much fun to point out, which makes the fact that they take time to outline their relationship so fan-freaking-tastic. The general vibe is such a pleasure to watch, with the 2000’ costumes (which were modern for the time) as well as the set design. Some of the vocals or changes to the songs didn’t sit with me right, but that just might be due to my love for the 96’ version. Also might just be a personal thing but this version of Herod is genuinely up there for best Herod interpretation that I’ve seen. (Oh and Judas’ death didn’t match up to my expectations, although the crucifixion was insane!! Again that might just be me). Overall this is such a joy that truly sucks you in.
Now this version of JCS is not the best of I’ve seen, and at the beginning I was set on me disliking it but it genuinely gets better as it progresses, and the enjoyment rises every minute. At the start everyone was acting very D’com which I felt was unfitting, but as soon as stakes started rising and I got more into it so did the actors. (Wanted to point out how Mary Magdalene’s performance was definitely my favorite). Some of the imagery was so thrilling. This Jesus is such a Himbo in this version, and Judas’ jealousy and admiration is so much fun to point out, which makes the fact that they take time to outline their relationship so fan-freaking-tastic. The general vibe is such a pleasure to watch, with the 2000’ costumes (which were modern for the time) as well as the set design. Some of the vocals or changes to the songs didn’t sit with me right, but that just might be due to my love for the 96’ version. Also might just be a personal thing but this version of Herod is genuinely up there for best Herod interpretation that I’ve seen. (Oh and Judas’ death didn’t match up to my expectations, although the crucifixion was insane!! Again that might just be me). Overall this is such a joy that truly sucks you in.
Ok I need a moment for the kiss scene…
Now this version of JCS is not the best of I’ve seen, and at the beginning I was set on me disliking it but it genuinely gets better as it progresses, and the enjoyment rises every minute. At the start everyone was acting very D’com which I felt was unfitting, but as soon as stakes started rising and I got more into it so did the actors. (Wanted to point out how Mary Magdalene’s performance was definitely my favorite). Some of the imagery was so thrilling. This Jesus is such a Himbo in this version, and Judas’ jealousy and admiration is so much fun to point out, which makes the fact that they take time to outline their relationship so fan-freaking-tastic. The general vibe is such a pleasure to watch, with the 2000’ costumes (which were modern for the time) as well as the set design. Some of the vocals or changes to the songs didn’t sit with me right, but that just might be due to my love for the 96’ version. Also might just be a personal thing but this version of Herod is genuinely up there for best Herod interpretation that I’ve seen. (Oh and Judas’ death didn’t match up to my expectations, although the crucifixion was insane!! Again that might just be me). Overall this is such a joy that truly sucks you in.
Now this version of JCS is not the best of I’ve seen, and at the beginning I was set on me disliking it but it genuinely gets better as it progresses, and the enjoyment rises every minute. At the start everyone was acting very D’com which I felt was unfitting, but as soon as stakes started rising and I got more into it so did the actors. (Wanted to point out how Mary Magdalene’s performance was definitely my favorite). Some of the imagery was so thrilling. This Jesus is such a Himbo in this version, and Judas’ jealousy and admiration is so much fun to point out, which makes the fact that they take time to outline their relationship so fan-freaking-tastic. The general vibe is such a pleasure to watch, with the 2000’ costumes (which were modern for the time) as well as the set design. Some of the vocals or changes to the songs didn’t sit with me right, but that just might be due to my love for the 96’ version. Also might just be a personal thing but this version of Herod is genuinely up there for best Herod interpretation that I’ve seen. (Oh and Judas’ death didn’t match up to my expectations, although the crucifixion was insane!! Again that might just be me). Overall this is such a joy that truly sucks you in.
anika
8.0★ · 04/19/25
perfect holy week watch #TBH
perfect holy week watch #TBH