Jesus of Nazareth (1956 TV serial)

Jesus of Nazareth
GenreBiblical
Historical drama
Based onGospels
Directed byJoy Harington
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes8
Production
Running time240 minutes
Production companyBBC
Original release
NetworkBBC TV
Release12 February 1956 (1956-02-12)
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Jesus of Nazareth is an epic television historical drama serial of 1956 which dramatizes the birth, life, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus.

Broadcast on Sunday afternoons, and aimed largely at children, it was directed by Joy Harington and stars Tom Fleming as Jesus. The open-air parts of the serial were filmed on location in the Holy Land.