Most wonderful version of the life of Christ

This is the one movie version of the life, death and resurrection of Christ that I have truly loved watching. I would recommend watching Jesus of Nazareth by anyone who truly wishes to learn more of the story of His birth, life, and interaction with His disciples--and how He was so cruelly crucified, ultimately for all of mankind's sake--then, who wish to thrill at how death could not overpower and contain Him, because they believe Him to actually be Who He claimed to be--the Son of the Living God.

GREATEST FILM EVER ON THE LIFE OF CHRIST: but the DVD transfer disappointing

Even after thirty years, Franco Zeffirelli's "Jesus of Nazareth" remains the greatest film on the life of Christ ever made. I can honestly say watching this film 30 years ago changed my life. I'd easily give it five stars, but the DVD transfer was INCREDIBLY DISAPPOINTING. As another reviewer said, I felt like I was just watching an old VHS tape (which I already own).

Best Movie EVER on the Life of Christ!!

I saw this movie when it was first aired on TV in 1977, and I have never forgotten it. I was absolutely overwhelmed by it! The acting, the direction by Zefferelli, the complexity of the background to Jesus's life--everything about this movie is incomparable! Yes, it is very long (six hours!!) but I promise you, it is worth every minute!! If I could only suggest one movie about the life of Christ to anyone, this is WITHOUT QUESTION the one I would recommend! It brings first-century Palestine to life so vividly, and the story is so incredibly moving (not to mention the acting, particularly by Robert Powell in the role of Christ) that I guarantee it will be a movie you will want to watch over and over. It is SUPERB, REVERENT movie-making--you cannot watch it without being moved to tears! If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would!!!