Rossellini takes numerous liberties with the original source material, rearranging and omitting events at will, presenting everything in a highly undramatic fashion. The film begins in the time of the Old Testament, allowing Rossellini to present the story of Jesus in its ancient, historic context.

• Orizzonte 2000
• Pier Maria Rossi
• Mita Ungaro
• Carlos de Carvalho
• Fausto Di Bella
• Vernon Dobtcheff
• Antonella Fasano
• Jean Martin
• Toni Ucci