Godspell (1973)

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Starring:
Victor GarberDavid Haskell, (more)
Director(s):
David GreeneJohn-Michael Tebelak, (more
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G
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Synopsis of Godspell

Directors David Greene and John-Michael Tebelak collaborate with composer Stephen Schwartz to bring his wildly successful Broadway musical, Godspell, to the big screen. Told almost entirely in song, Godspell presents the gospel of St. Matthew updated to New York City of the late '60s/early '70s, featuring Jesus Christ as a wandering minstrel dressed like a circus clown. By blowing on an instrument that reaches only the ears of a select few around the bustling city, John the Baptist (David Haskell) summons nine simpatico hippies to a fountain in Central Park, where they revel in the waters of their baptism. When Christ (Victor Garber) joins the group, the free-flowing fraternal love solidifies into a desire to spread the word of God around the city. Outfitting themselves in a nearby junkyard that bursts with color, the lively group makes its way around a sparsely populated fairy-tale version of the city, re-enacting Biblical parables with great enthusiasm and flamboyance. Opting for a lighter yet more devout approach than its thematically similar Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell features an equivalent number of hummable hit songs, notably "Prepare Ye (The Way of the Lord)," "By My Side," and "Day by Day." ~ Derek Armstrong, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
103 mins

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Director(s):
John-Michael TebelakDavid Greene
Writer(s):
John-Michael TebelakDavid Greene
Producer(s):
Edgar Lansbury
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
G(Questionable for Children)
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