: British Shakespearean actor Brian Deacon was chosen for the lead role for his "ethnically correct" olive complexion. Most of the 5,000 extras were Yemenite Jews , chosen because their facial features were believed to have changed the least over 2,000 years.
: Filming took place on location in Israel over 31 weeks, often at the actual biblical sites where the events occurred. Global Impact and Reach : British Shakespearean actor Brian Deacon was chosen
The project was the vision of Bill Bright , founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, who wanted a biblically accurate film that could be shared globally. Global Impact and Reach The project was the
: To ensure veracity, the production utilized clothing, pottery, and props crafted with 1st-century techniques. The crew even reshot scenes after realizing they had accidentally filmed eucalyptus trees , which were not present in Israel during Jesus' time. Since its theatrical release, the film has become
Since its theatrical release, the film has become a "planetary linguistic event".
The 1979 film , often referred to as the Jesus Film , is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the most translated film in history . Directed by Peter Sykes and John Krish , this American biblical drama provides a faithful, word-for-word retelling of the life of Christ based specifically on the Gospel of Luke . The Story of its Creation