He Who Must Die

1957 2h 8m ★6.3

He Who Must Die

1920s Greece is occupied by the Turks. A country in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. A small community conduct their annual Passion Play. The leading citizens, under auspices of the Patriarch, choose the actors: a stuttering shepherd as Jesus, the town butcher as Judas, the town prostitute as Mary Magdalene, and so on. As the story unfolds, the Passion becomes a reality.

Release Date May 3, 1957
Runtime 2h 8m
Country France, Italy
Language French
Director Jules Dassin
Category Drama
Rating 6.3 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1957
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