The Living Christ, Volume 2 - DVD

The life of Jesus is retold in The Living Christ , the first mini-series made for television. Originally airing on NBC in 12 parts, it documents Christ's story from his birth to the resurrection. Stars include Lowell Gilmore (from 1945's The Picture of Dorian Gray ) as Pontius Pilate, as well as character actors Lawrence Dobkin and Will Wright. Martin Balsam also has a small role as a townsman in one installment. Jesus is played by Robe

This inspirational three-volume miniseries chronicles the monumental events in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, from his miraculous birth in a Bethlehem stable to his crucifixion atop Calvary and glorious resurrection. Nelson Leigh (who later played judges on "Perry Mason" and "The F.B.I." and a doctor on "Bonanza") is a mesmerizing Christ whose devout followers and astonishing healing powers are eventually deemed a threat to the reigning

The life of Jesus is majestically and movingly portrayed in one of the most magnificent miniseries ever created. Acclaimed director Franco Zeffirelli and an all-star cast come together to deliver a powerful adaptation of the Gospels in 1977's Jesus Of Nazareth. From the Nativity to the Crucifixion and Resurrection, the life of Jesus (played by Robert Powell) is presented with stunning depth, gravity, and emotion. Acclaimed by critics and viewers alike, Jesus Of Nazareth remains one of the finest depictions of the story of Christ nearly forty years after it's . Olivia Hussey, Anne Bancroft, Ernest Borgnine, Valentina Cortese, James Earl Jones, James Mason, Ian McShane, Christopher Plummer, Donald Pleasance, and Sir Laurence Olivier co-star in this rewarding, uplifting and faith-affirming portrayal.