Acts of the Apostles (TV Miniseries)
1969 · Series · 340 min. · Italy
This dramatization from the New Testament originated as a 342-minute, five-part television mini-series; it was subsequently released in a shortened, 280-minute version. In part one, the Apostles call the pilgrims of Jerusalem to be baptized, and Peter and John are arrested by the Sanhedrin but later set free. In part two, Stephen is stoned for disobeying Mosaic Law, Philip baptizes an Ethiopian eunuch, and Saul is blinded by the Lord while journeying to Damascus. In part three, Peter baptizes a centurion and Saul, renamed Paul, makes his first mission journey from Antioch in Syria to Pisidian Antioch. In part four, Paul preaches the equality before God of both the circumcised and uncircumcised. In part five, Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and sent to stand trial in Rome.
Direction Roberto Rossellini
Cast Bradai · Edoardo Torricella · Jacques Dumur · Mohamed Kouka · Missoume · Zoviten · Mohamed Ktari · Hedi Novira · Renzo Rossi · Enrico Osterman · Giuseppe Mannajuolo · Mario Zampolli · Moncef Ben Yahia · Amor Bouker · Zignani · Bouraoui · Malo Brass · Daniele Dublino · Olimpia Carlisi · Paul Muller · Lidia Biondi · Dino Mele · Ada Pometti · Maria Cumani Quasimodo · Mimmo Caruso · Valentino Macchi · Alessandro Perrella · Sergio Serafini · Bruno Cattaneo · Gianpaolo Capovilla
Soundtrack Mario Nascimbene
Screenplay Roberto Rossellini · Vittorio Bonicelli · Jean-Dominique de la Rochefoucauld · Luciano Scaffa
Cinematography Mario Fioretti
Original title Atti degli apostoli
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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