Godspell (film)

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Godspell

Movie soundtrack Godspell
Directed by David Greene
John-Michael Tebelak
Produced by Edgar Lansbury
Written by David Greene
John-Michael Tebelak
Starring Victor Garber
Music by Composers:
John-Michael Tebelak (director)
Stephen Schwartz
Sherrie Sucher
Songwriters:
Peggy Gordon
Jay Hamburger
Choreography:
Sammy Bayes
Cinematography G. Richard Heimann
Richard G. Heimann
Editing by Alan Heim
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
Release date(s) 1973
Running time 103 min.
Country U.S.A.
Language English
IMDb profile

Godspell, released in 1973, is the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Godspell.

Set in modern New York City, the film features Victor Garber as Jesus, David Haskell as John the Baptist/Judas, and Lynne Thigpen in her first film role. John-Michael Tebelak co-wrote the screenplay and served as the creative consultant. The song Beautiful City was written for and first included in the film, while the songs Learn Your Lessons Well and We Beseech Thee were left out.

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[edit] Plot

John the Baptist (David Haskell) gathers a diverse band of youthful disciples to follow and learn from the teachings of Jesus (Victor Garber). These disciples then proceed to form a roving acting troupe that enacts Jesus's parables through the streets of New York.

[edit] Reception

Godspell received generally positive reviews, but was eclipsed by the film Jesus Christ Superstar, which was also released in 1973.

[edit] Cast

[edit] Movie soundtrack song list

  • Pepare Ye (The Way Of The Lord)
  • Save The People
  • Day By Day
  • Turn Back Old Man
  • Bless The Lord
  • All Good Gifts
  • Light Of The World
  • Alas For You
  • By My Side
  • Beautiful City
  • On The Willows
  • Finale

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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