Jesus of Nazareth

In this well-received TV miniseries, the life of Jesus Christ is diligently and respectfully documented. The miniseries' impressive international cast includes Robert Powell (as Jesus Christ), Ernest Borgnine, Peter Ustinov, Anne Bancroft (as Mary Magdalene), Laurence Olivier, James Earl Jones and Christopher Plummer (as Herod). Acclaimed director Franco Zeffirelli (Romeo and Juliet) is at the helm.