Jesus Christ Superstar (film)

Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American musical drama film directed by Norman Jewison, and co-written by Jewison and Melvyn Bragg, based on the 1970 concept album of the same name written by Tim Rice and composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, which in turn inspired a 1971 musical. The film, which stars Ted Neeley, Carl Anderson, Yvonne Elliman and Barry Dennen, depicts the conflict between Judas and Jesus and the emotions and motivations of the main characters during the week of the crucifixion of Jesus.

For the 1970 album, see Jesus Christ Superstar (album).

Jesus Christ Superstar
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNorman Jewison
Screenplay by
  • Melvyn Bragg
  • Norman Jewison
Based on
Produced by
  • Norman Jewison
  • Robert Stigwood
Starring
CinematographyDouglas Slocombe
Edited byAntony Gibbs
Music byAndrew Lloyd Webber
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
  • June 26, 1973 (1973-06-26) (Uptown Theater)
  • August 15, 1973 (1973-08-15) (United States)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3.5 million
Box office$24.5 million

Jesus Christ Superstar premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington D.C. on June 26, 1973, and was released theatrically in the United States on August 15, 1973. Neeley, Anderson, and Elliman were nominated for Golden Globe Awards in 1974, for their portrayals of Jesus, Judas, and Mary Magdalene, respectively. Despite criticism from a few religious groups and mixed reviews from critics, the film was a box office success.

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