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The Wednesday Play (TV Series)

Original title

The Wednesday Play: Son of Man

Year

1969

Running time

90 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Gareth Davies

Screenwriter

Dennis Potter

Cast

Cinematography

Robert Wright (B&W)

Producer

BBC

Genre

Drama | Religion. Historical. TV Movie

Movie Groups

The Wednesday Play

Synopsis

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.

Awards: 1969: 2 nominations for BAFTA: Best Actor (Colin Blakely), Best Script

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