Jesus — The Messiah Character Profile

About Jesus

Central protagonist portrayed as a historical and psychological figure rather than a miracle worker. The narrative focuses on his teachings, parables, and daily interactions, emphasizing his grounded nature and intellectual depth.

Jesus — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Pier Maria Rossi

Appears in

The Messiah (1975)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (9)

• Jesus — Unknown Relationship — Samuel (Vernon Dobtcheff)

  Unclear connection to Jesus

• Jesus — Social Ministry Recipient — Adulteress (Tina Aumont)

  Recipient of Jesus' mercy and teachings

• Jesus — Social Disciple — Maria Magdalena (Antonella Fasano)

  Follower and disciple of Jesus

• Jesus — Conflict Religious Opponent — Saul (Fausto Di Bella)

  Religious leader opposing Jesus' teachings

• Jesus — Conflict Antagonist — Herod the Great (Vittorio Caprioli)

  Earlier political authority figure

• Jesus — Conflict Antagonist — Herodes Antipas (Toni Ucci)

  Political authority figure in conflict with Jesus

• Jesus — Conflict Antagonist — Pontius Pilate (Jean Martin)

  Authority figure responsible for Jesus' crucifixion

• Jesus — Alliance Ministry Ally — John the Baptist (Carlos de Carvalho)

  Allies in spreading religious teachings

• Jesus — Family Mother — Virgin Mary (Mita Ungaro)

  Mother-son relationship

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More characters from The Messiah

• Virgin Mary (Mita Ungaro)
• John the Baptist (Carlos de Carvalho)
• Saul (Fausto Di Bella)
• Herodias (Flora Carabella)
• Samuel (Vernon Dobtcheff)
• Pharisee (Samir Ayadi)
• La sorella di Erode (Denise Bataille)
• Caiaphas (John Karlsen)
• Samaritan (Anita Bartolucci)
• Maria Magdalena (Antonella Fasano)
• Joseph (Yatsugi Khelil)
• Matthew (Renato Montalbano)