Son of Man (TV)
1969·United Kingdom·90 min.
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Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.
DirectorGareth Davies
ScreenwriterDennis Potter
CinematographyRobert Wright
CastColin Blakely·Robert Hardy·Bernard Hepton·Brian Blessed·Edward Hardwicke·Geoffrey Quigley·Patricia Lawrence·Gawn Grainger·Wendy Allnutt·Clive Graham
Original titleThe Wednesday Play: Son of Man (TV)