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The Young Messiah
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The Young Messiah

2016-03-10 · 120 min · ★ 6.4

Drama

Tells the story of Jesus Christ at age seven as he and his family depart Egypt to return home to Nazareth. Told from his childhood perspective, it follows young Jesus as he grows into his religious identity.

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Production details

Directors
Cyrus Nowrasteh
Production companies
Ocean Blue Entertainment, CJ Entertainment, 1492 Pictures
Countries
United States of America, South Korea
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,500,000
Revenue
USD 6,500,000

Top Cast

Adam Greaves-NealJesus
Sara LazzaroSara LazzaroMary
Vincent WalshVincent WalshJoseph
Sean BeanSean BeanSeverus
Jonathan BaileyJonathan BaileyHerod
Isabelle AdrianiIsabelle AdrianiSeleni
Rory KeenanRory KeenanThe Demon
Dorotea MercuriDorotea MercuriEleazer's Mother
Jarreth J. MerzJarreth J. MerzEleazer's Father
Agni ScottAgni ScottMiriam
Paola LaviniPaola LaviniCrying Mother #2
Paul IrelandPaul IrelandOptio
Matt PatresiMatt PatresiCynical Stranger
Lee BoardmanLee BoardmanRoman Squad Leader
David BradleyDavid BradleyOld Rabbi
Christian McKayChristian McKayCleopas
Giselda VolodiGiselda VolodiFemale Soothsayer
David BurkeDavid BurkeBlind Rabbi
Finn IrelandFinn IrelandJames
Giampiero RotoliGiampiero RotoliPilgrim 2

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