Where to Watch He Who Must Die (1957) in the US

What it's about

Greece, in the 1920's, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920's each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.

Cast and crew

Director

Jules Dassin

Writer

Ben Barzman, Jules Dassin, Nikos Kazantzakis

Starring

Jean Servais, Carl Möhner, Grégoire Aslan

Details

Release date

May 4, 1957

Language

French

Country

France, Italy

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award2 wins & 3 nominations total

Where to Watch He Who Must Die (1957) in the US — common questions

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