A dramatization of the events from the Last Supper through the arrest and trial of Jesus to the Crucifixion.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Chris SarandonJesus Christ | Jesus Christ |
 Colin BlakelyCaiaphas | Caiaphas |
 Keith MichellPontius Pilate | Pontius Pilate |
 Jonathan PryceHerod | Herod |
 Barrie HoughtonJudas | Judas |
 Jay O. SandersPeter | Peter |
 Eleanor BronMary | Mary |
 Tim Pigott-SmithTullius | Tullius |
 Delia BoccardoMary Magdelene | Mary Magdelene |
 Hope LangeClaudia | Claudia |
 Oliver CottonJohn | John |
| GGordon GostelowNicodemus | Nicodemus |
 Harold GoldblattAnnas | Annas |
| GGary BrownAaron | Aaron |
 Leonard MaguireThe Demoniac | The Demoniac |
 Marne MaitlandJacob | Jacob |
 Tony VogelFirst Temple Guard | First Temple Guard |
 Brian CoburnJames | James |
| EEmma JacobsLeliah | Leliah |
| RRalph ArlissMatthew | Matthew |
| AAnna NogaraRuth | Ruth |
| DDov GottesfeldAndrew | Andrew |
| AAnthony LangdonRoman Soldier | Roman Soldier |
 Donald O'BrienRoman Soldier | Roman Soldier |
 Rod DanaAbenadar | Abenadar |
 John SavidentAide to Herod | Aide to Herod |
| TTomaso Milian Jr.Mark | Mark |
| JJoseph MurphyTemple Guard | Temple Guard |
 Ted RusoffTemple Guard | Temple Guard |
 Charles BorromelSecond Witness | Second Witness |