Movie Description
Celui qui doit mourir
(1957)Overview
Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920s, each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jules Dassin
- Producer : Henri Bérard
- Writer : Ben Barzman,Jules Dassin,André Obey
- Editor : Jacques Natteau,Roger Dwyre,Pierre Gillette
- Cast : Jean Servais,Carl Möhner,Grégoire Aslan,Gert Fröbe,Melina Mercouri,Pierre Vaneck,Maurice Ronet,Roger Hanin,René Lefèvre,Fernand Ledoux,Nicole Berger,Teddy Bilis,Lucien Raimbourg,Dimos Starenios
Cast
Priest Fotis
Lukas
Agha
Patriarcheas
Katerina
Manolios
Michelis
Panagiotaros
Yannakos
Pope Grigoris
Mariori
Hadji Nikolis
Kostandis
Ladas
Recommendations
Groot's Pursuit
7.1
Sleepover
6.032
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2
7.525
Twitches Too
6.7
Doctor Strange
7.4
Malibu Rescue
6.2
Irreplaceable You
6.958
Batman vs. Robin
7.2
Three Seconds
7.2
Facts
Original TitleCelui qui doit mourir
Status Released
Release Information
-
1957-05-03
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 02m
Production CompaniesIndusfilms,Prima Films,Cinétel,Filmsonor
Genres
- Drama