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The 10 Best Jesus Films

From Cecil De Mille to Parker & Stone

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(Newser) – In honor of Easter, Time lists the 10 best Jesus flicks—from Cecil B. De Mille to South Park—and gives you the scoop on each.

  1. The King of Kings, 1927 Cecil B. De Mille.
  2. The King of Kings, 1961 Nicholas Ray.
  3. The Gospel According to St. Matthew, 1964, Pier Paolo Pasolini.
  4. Godspell, 1973, David Greene.
  5. Gospel Road, 1973, Robert Elfstrom.

  1. Jesus of Nazareth, 1977, Franco Zeffirelli.
  2. Monty Python's Life of Brian, 1979, Terry Jones.
  3. The Last Temptation of Christ, 1988, Martin Scorsese.
  4. The Passion of the Christ, 2004, Mel Gibson.
  5. South Park: Fantastic Easter Special, 2007, Trey Parker and Matt Stone.  

1927: A scene from Cecil B. DeMille's
1927: A scene from Cecil B. DeMille's "King Of Kings," which tells the story of the life of Jesus from the viewpoint of Mary Magdalene.   (Getty Images)
1927: A mob scene from the Biblical epic
1927: A mob scene from the Biblical epic "King of Kings," which tells the story of life of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Mary Magdalene.   (Getty Images)
1977: British actor Robert Powell plays Jesus Christ in a television production of
1977: British actor Robert Powell plays Jesus Christ in a television production of "Jesus of Nazareth," directed by Franco Zeffirelli.   (Getty Images)
British actor Robert Powell playing Jesus Christ in Franco Zeffirelli's made-for-television film
British actor Robert Powell playing Jesus Christ in Franco Zeffirelli's made-for-television film "Jesus of Nazareth."   (Getty Images)
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riffran
Apr 11, 09 6:06 AM CDT
"always look on the sunny side of liiiiiife"......he he he Reply
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Rob
Apr 12, 09 9:02 PM CDT
the BRIGHT side of life
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Timinator2K
Apr 11, 09 11:16 AM CDT
Just couldn't resist bashing Christians on Easter, can you lefties? Half good picks, half crap. Reply
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Doctor_Zaius
Apr 11, 09 3:00 PM CDT
You see persecution where there is none.
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Rob
Apr 12, 09 9:03 PM CDT
Oh for christ's sake, tim, you have to laugh!
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