Jesus Christ Superstar (1973) - This Jesus Must Die Scene (3/10) | Movieclips

[@alexxbaudwhyn7572]

Prime example of late 60s, early 70s filmaking aesthetic. The cinematography, direction, style, and decision to use authentic ruins plus modern soldiers and tanks combined with period clothing lends the unusual post apocalyptic feel to the film. Is it supposed to be past, present or future? Who knows, but the result is timeless

[@grasshopperfiddler]

Yeah, I agree, a sublime combo. Satirical and sincere

[@TheRubberStudiosASMR]

That’s why I love it. If it was all cgi it would look like the scorpion king

[@awhite3747]

And the bass & tenor interplay really adds to the "spikey" surreal atmosphere.

[@kurtj98]

one of the most brilliant productions EVER!

[@jondunmore4268]

You said it yourself - it was meant to be "timeless"

[@marymae6041]

I like the way Caiphas pushes the rhythmic envelope with some of his sung lyrics. It’s not a measured nor an even delivery-at times the accompaniment almost seems to be outrunning his words, and then he’ll accelerate just in time to catch up and hit the key metric milestones. I choose to believe this was a genius at work making playful, if unlikely, choices. One thing I’ll say for him-Caiphas is cool.

[@FrancisCWolfe]

Tempo rubato

[@janmajer4662]

One thing I'll say for him - this Caiphas' deep voice is cool

[@starkiss77]

His voice is perfect. Love the deep voice.

[@johnpaulcross424]

The first Darth Vader Cosplay Convention gets interrupted by a hippy protest (1977, colorized)

[@mr.vercotti9509]

This comment is brilliant

[@kellyweingart3692]

😂😂😂😂

[@AK-jt7kh]

Oh my god 😂 this is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh!

[@travelingman6511]

@John Paul Cross oh really

[@bisonjoy70]

I died laughing! Good one!!!!!

[@Sancho_Retablez]

3:05 "Fools, you have no perception" is a line I need to use at least once in my lifetime.

[@hierrikmedan6934]

finding yourself in a situation where its appropriate as a reaction may be a long wait, but it will be worth it lmao

[@Sancho_Retablez]

@@hierrikmedan6934 You could've used that line on my comment and it would be fine.

[@GiorgiGulua]

Do you play dungeons and dragons?

[@Sancho_Retablez]

@@GiorgiGulua No, should I just to get a chance to claim that line?

[@oscar17891]

I could use it at least once a day 😅

[@AK-jt7kh]

“One thing I’ll say for him, Jesus is cool” 😎 Best line ever

[@erlstone]

i think he says "good"... but cool is a nice idea

[@aliciaz6224]

@@erlstone he does actually say cool

[@MatthewsPersonal]

@@erlstone he's saying cool as in "doesn't get riled up easily"

[@hannahlarocco4699]

Really?

[@mud5089]

@@MatthewsPersonal Yes. People always put this line down as cringe as though caiaphas is saying that jesus is a cool guy. When in actual fact he’s saying, “we genuinely can’t irritate this guy. We will have to find an alternative way to deal with him.”

[@eoppen]

This whole movie has a post-apocalyptic feel to it. One of the things I like about it.

[@SpeegBJ]

Yes, it did immediately upon seeing it when it opened....what you say.

[@rimfire8217]

It is meant to take place in Every Time Period and No Time Period. It is meant to Convey that the Story and Message of Jesus is Timeless and may be told anywhere.

[@DCAbsolutJohn1]

The movie was filmed on a budget by actors and singers that arrive on a bus with just a few props. Costumes and set design were not meant to be flashy or overly complicated or historically accurate - just enough to get the story across.

[@buckaroobonzai2909]

As if it could either be in a mysterious past, or a repetative future... yes... reminds me of the PC game Rimworld.

[@maranatha2215]

​@@rimfire8217I agree

[@limbobilbo8743]

“They’re right outside our yard” You mean y’all live on that thing

[@AK-jt7kh]

🤣 Omg thanks for putting that thought into words for me. I knew there was something up with that line in that context

[@EliaAngst]

A year later and I still die laughing from this comment

[@EarlJohn61]

They did, 2000 years ago!

[@Emma-fr9id]

I think of this literally every time I hear this song now

[@thephantomoftheparadise5666]

That's top of the line scaffolding. Cost you a pretty penny to live on something like that.

[@paigeharmon6354]

I love it when Ciaphis sings Jesus must die for the first time, and the Pharasees look at each other like, Wow, he's pushing it to far.

[@joegazvazul2448]

I love how when Caiaphas says "This Jesus Must Die" for the first time, the two unnamed priests look at each other as if they are saying: "He is going too far". Meanwhile, Annas is giving them the death stare, like a teacher's pet ready to tell the teacher (Caiaphas in this case) that they didn't do their homework. Those two poor guys were 100% peer pressured into wanting Jesus to die.

[@moblinmajorgeneral]

Look at it from their perspective. They knew the religious leader of the province wanted to kill a very popular pillar of the community who had thousands of followers at his disposal. They were terrified of what Rome was going to do to them and the people if they let Jesus' heresy continue. Annas is the highest priest, even as Caiaphas is at the head of the Sanhedrin. At the end, he looks to Caiaphas to make sure he understands what he is asking of them, because he gave the stinkeye to those other priests to have faith and do their duty to God. Of course, in the Christian tradition, this was a patent rejection of God because they knew the truth and did not change their wicked ways.

[@Aquarian-t8p]

The funny thing is that according to the Bible, Annas was Caiaphas’ father-in-law. He should be in charge and older, but they made Caiaphas more intimidating and Annas younger. Also, imagine having your inlaw as your leader. 😂

[@DehnusNorder]

The music (Singing, instruments and rhythm/flow ) still makes this one of the best version. Heck the Judas in this version was just awesome. That voice man.. what a voice!

[@dovestone_]

Yes no one comes close to Carl Anderson

[@rolandvarduhn]

One of the best Musicals ever!

[@L4Z3RB0Y]

Epic piece of art! deserves much more recognition (along with "phantom of the paradise") 👏👏👏👏

[@eggyfresh]

@@L4Z3RB0Y Phantom of the Paradise is one of my favorites! Definitely deserves more attention than it gets.

[@SpeegBJ]

@@L4Z3RB0Y Oh, don't worry, it got mega tons of recognition. Perhaps you weren't alive then?

[@valerianabattistelli7882]

Vero😊

[@264aub]

We watched Jesus Christ Superstar in my eighth grade history class when learning about Christianity, and I remember being OBSESSED with this scene

[@yipman1976]

History?

[@isaiahgonzales9989]

@@yipman1976 This story has a significant effect on history.

[@andreamurru8659]

@@isaiahgonzales9989 yes, but history should be about facts, not stories.

[@isaiahgonzales9989]

@@andreamurru8659 There's no issue with informing people about fictional stories that affected real life.

[@yipman1976]

@@isaiahgonzales9989 yes. I guess my point is priorities.

[@carlrood4457]

It's very effective with Annas being very high pitched, Caiaphas very low, and the various others in between them. Bingham's very deep voice really adds effect to lines like "Fool! You have no perception".

[@ellenr.astaburuaga2738]

😎"We need a moooore permanennt solutionnnnn to our problemmmmmmmmmmmmm mh "

[@zuzu2700]

Exactly, I always sing that when my voice goes low from laryngitis ^^ Which I have now, that's why I even came here. xD

[@michiveritas1420]

Lol 😆 Hosannah, Superstar...

[@weqkfuf7994]

Mmmmmmmmm

[@bhaiyoutuber8330]

@@michiveritas1420 🤔

[@Zc_films_il]

"One thing ill say for him, Jesus is Cool" gets me every time 🤣

[@ObsessiveFanNumber1]

This song always feels incomplete to me on the soundtrack without the drumming on the scaffolding - it's so good to have the movie scene here so I can listen with that any time 😄

[@ИринаЗахорова]

Я тоже,,,,,

[@Sancho_Retablez]

This audio is far better than the CD/stream version I know.

[@jondunmore4268]

Yes, the scaffolding foley has been burned into my brain.

[@lillymsf5946]

Lol everytime we watch JCS, my brother starts singing as Caiaphas then i join in and so does my dad and we drum on the back of our living room couch XD

[@Gooberjoovies]

I've always felt lowkey ashamed that my favorite song from JCS was essentially the one advocating for his death lmao. That being said, I'm a sucker for a good villain song, and Caiaphas and the priests kill it with this number.

[@Lark1610]

Judas has some great songs too, though the perspective is changed from the source material and one could argue that Judas is the real protagonist of JCS.

[@markclerici8975]

@@Lark1610 What is awesome about Caiphas is his beautiful bass voice, something that stroke me from the first time I saw it in a cinema in Rome. I was 13 yo and the whole film was kind of scary to me, but Caipha's voice is still in my memory 50 years after.

[@leftcoaster67]

When I first heard it as a kid I hated the song. I was stunned how deep Bob's voice was. As I grew older, I appreciate the contrast in voices. Yes the topic is upsetting. But the performance is amazing. Now I love all the songs, and the only one that's sort of dated is "What's the buzz?" that's a little too hippyish, but it suits it.

[@ruminator3570]

Bob Bingham as Caiaphas was menacing.

[@margretsims1322]

Menacingly gorgeous......

[@sylviarippey6488]

​@@margretsims1322he was extremely attractive for sure. ❤

[@brad6576]

I could see Caiaphas (Bob) kickstarting a chopped Harley. Big hat and all.

[@DNR2007]

Time Rice clearly excels at writing lyrics for classic villain songs. This song could be the direct ancestor of "Be Prepared".

[@Polo-wk7zl]

Time rice

[@BFrydell]

1:54 is why this is one of my favorite songs ever. I don’t even pay attention to the words. I just listen to the sounds. It’s great

[@Cullinan23]

cool man

[@lillymsf5946]

I love how all the tones of voices are different, Caiaphas has a really deep voice but Annas's voice is high pitched and yet they all blend so well together

[@Falconlibrary]

You gotta love a religion that makes a guy its high priest just because he owns the biggest hat.

[@lillymsf5946]

At least u know who's running the whole joint XD

[@travelingman2664]

this movie is so iconic i love it when caiaphas makes his final discission

[@LADYLARACROFT]

Can we just stop a minute an appreciate how attractive Bob Bingham is?

[@awesomemom533]

❤❤❤❤

[@vizikem]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@lillymsf5946]

Indeed sir ;)

[@lillymsf5946]

12 years since i first saw this film - these guys are still badass :D

[@panchitaobrian1660]

40 years since i first saw this film - still good ))))

[@travelingman6511]

i dont know why you people make fun of this movie its an all time classic i grew up with it it had long run here in australia from 1974 to 1977 yep three years so show some respect

[@Aquarian-t8p]

I don’t know what I’m more entertained by: Annas’ parrot voice, Caiaphas’ deep bellowing or their drumming on the scaffolding.

[@trasegorsuch5140]

The structure they're on doesn't seem like a good place to have a secret meeting. It would make a good lookout tower maybe, but not a meeting place.

[@kkirschkk]

they just wanted to get off zoom and see eachother, social distancing and all lol

[@danielstephens1185]

Giving the way they're hitting the scaffolding, this was intentional. When monkeys are agitated, they will rattle the bars of their cages. Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin are the same- agitated, rattling the bars of their own cages. They didn't just fear Jesus, they feared even more that Rome would come down on them, punish them for any uprisings that occurred.

[@AK-jt7kh]

@@danielstephens1185 my friend surmises that this is symbolism of them fearing Jesus tearing down all they built - I think that fits better than the monkey thing

[@AK-jt7kh]

@@kkirschkk 😂

[@AK-jt7kh]

That was my thought too…like they can’t be so broke they literally have to meet at a construction site like drug dealers. Lol.. Then I realized this was based off a play. So they needed something to give the committee height and an open view so they could look down upon Jesus entering their village. Because there’s only one stage, and two scenes happening. Either they have a glass fronted, new ages Office suit, a suspiciously and conveniently placed plateau that is easy to access, or they find a novel and more realistic solution like this one, which holds a bit of symbolism. Also it’s easy for the actors to use bars and such in their act. I think in retrospect they did pretty good.

[@richardthunderbay8364]

I've loved this movie ever since I saw it as a kid in the theater back in 1974. One of the things that I particularly like is the use of locations in the film. It's desolate but beautiful.

[@gallactorme]

I don’t think any other production has been able to match the organ melody in this song which really adds to the tension. It’s these small details which sets this film apart from the rest.

[@artmcneill7791]

This is a favorite Movie Scene from any movie I’ve ever seen.

[@mattlufcy1254]

1:17 Kurt: "Yeah, what he said."

[@pamelabf7782]

I also love the outraged look he gives at the whole town being on its feet over a "trick or two with lepers". He has the greatest facial expressions and body language throughout the entire scene.

[@gidpoloni6832]

No wonder that guys the leader, he’s got all the infinity stones🤣🤣🤣, god my humors broken

[@paonicolas8168]

Caiaphas' voice is lower than my self esteem.

[@oscar17891]

I've always loved loved loved the soundtrack I sing it regularly but I guess it's a good 30 years since I watched the film... I didn't remember the Pharisees were such a bunch of hunks😂😂😍

[@juliecherney1710]

I agree! They are hunky!

[@awesomemom533]

Ikr?? ❤❤❤

[@lillymsf5946]

lol i can't stop looking at Caiaphas's chest

[@vintage1520]

I am happy you guys updated the videos from this musical.

[@karinvanberkom7816]

Caiphas, a beautiful bass voice!👏🔝❗️😍

[@daveroche6522]

STILL one of the best songs ever! Thank you.

[@SpeegBJ]

"Block heads in the street" At this point in the film, when we first saw it in '73, we were permanently smitten with this film.

[@marymae6041]

OMG it was so good. I saw it as a kid and the songs are permanently burned into my brain!

[@prigam]

The more inflated your hat, the more powerful you are. Lol. Great musical though. I remember this song when my parents watched this when I was a kid.

[@JohnMarkCaraga]

who is here watching in 2024?

[@bellarose6509]

I remember my mother had the record. I think I might have been 7 yrs old.

[@gradyska]

I watch this often 😂

[@cosmosrunner2468]

Same

[@АлексейРожнов-ф5ф]

Me. Still from 1982, when i first time meet it. Fantastic music, but idea is sometimes against christian canons, it's pity.

[@Thoothje_]

Our theater class in 2016 played this as a musical. My role was excatly this. ( because of the low voice )

[@NTWoo95]

1:56 This guy found a way to sing in lower case

[@AK-jt7kh]

Oh my god…this comment is so funny 😂 😂 😂

[@Lizzigrayce]

Funny enough, This is my Uncle and all the men in my family sing like this XD

[@hazy_lacy]

“So like John before him, this Jesus must die” is such a good line

[@singlegrainofsand]

One of the best cinematic musicals ever done making use of modern and period props. So well done!!

[@kellyrhoads1067]

The super deep voice followed by the super high voice cracks me up

[@s-wu6109]

the sizzling tension between Annas and Caiaphas 🔥

[@AK-jt7kh]

Shh…their affair has nothing to do with it, sort of.

[@claires9100]

According to the story, Anas was Caiaphas' father-in-law.

[@gramethyst2920]

Credit to the costume designers, they recreated Aaron's breastplate, as described in the Bible, though there is some disagreement about what order the stones are in. But I appreciate the historical accuracy.

[@CD-BVL]

Historical accuracy is not something i would think of when watching this movie

[@TigerPrawn_]

"historical accuracy" hmm more like faithful to the text

[@SpeegBJ]

Always LOVED their headpiece hats there.

[@1980camelot]

I luv reading all the comments to this scene. This scene is so captivating...evil and menacing, but catches the sentiments of the times. The bass and tenor voice, such a great reflection of indecision (who will support me) and manipulation from close collaborators. Perfect! This movie is and will always remain a classic, no matter what comes next. Caiaphas singing, like see it this way!!!! It only takes one person to support or maybe change a view sometimes to make a difference.

[@L4Z3RB0Y]

Omg such a great song... Bob Bingham on his best! 🤟

[@diegovillasenor3967]

3:38 Annas here is amazing.

[@eyesack6845]

I love this because it gives the antagonists an actual motive. In the bible they are pretty much just the baddies, but in this they are trying to save Israel.

[@reginabillotti]

In the Bible they say "It is good that one man should die for the good of the nation" (paraphrase since I don't have the exact quote on hand). This scene just expands that one line into a full song.

[@gerabadillo7889]

Or maybe that is just fear mongering and their motifs are darker and that is just the facade, calling him a danger to the nation, I see more like jealousy and Jesus will not be the last man people who don't like him and are actually jealous that will get called dangerous. Robert DeNiro Cosplayed Califas days ago.

[@matthewakian2]

This song is so good.

[@olindop]

"Giammai, giammai non mi spalmerai" "Su questo panino non mi spalmerai"

[@Between_Scylla_and_Kharybdis]

“Tu, tu hai osato modificare il finale della barzelleta di Fantasma Formaggino”

[@woltzwurld6760]

This came on TV in the 70’s, I think I was eight. I was like “what’s with the lightbulbs on their heads?”

[@aniolusanya]

Producer: This is your hat for the day. Cast member: Seriously? Producer: Yeah. What's the problem?

[@SpeegBJ]

Ha ha....when we saw this in '73 we LOVED the costumes, including those waste bin hats.

[@darkchashy2663]

With the sun out, it must have been like Bob was wearing a pressure cooker on his head.

[@Melony_V_Ashdale]

"Fool, you have no perception! The temperature out here is getting too high." --hopefully the same cast member

[@jeffberner8206]

Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice first performed this in 1970, which was two years after the US war protests in 1968 and the death/assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King. The consequences for peaceful revolutionaries is the same no matter the era.

[@nataliaarrizurieta2514]

Who is watching this in 2024

[@kp7117]

Every year again for 37years now.

[@susiekrause9036]

It will always be the best musical ever...

[@laurakenney8]

Me! 6/14/24

[@point764]

Me 6/20/24

[@befogme]

Latvia 23/07/24

[@alexxbaudwhyn7572]

Since it's release the movie soundtrack has been played every Easter week in my house

[@Martinus777]

Same - and I'm Catholic. I think it is one of the best movies about Jesus.

[@alexxbaudwhyn7572]

@@Martinus777 Yes, common to hear through the 70s in working class Catholic neighborhood. Those were the JCSS/Godspell days...

[@mud5089]

@@Martinus777 I was raised Catholic, and it was always on in my house at easter. Despite now being sceptical about Jesus being the son of God, this musical perfectly portrays the bible verses corresponding. I do believe in Jesus historically, and again this musical is very accurate.

[@miksinee1987]

You do realize that the whole thing is a mockery of Christianity? The only intelligent and likable guy being Judas and all.

[@pjangels609]

JCS and Chess are my two favs, with the best melodic harmonies and moods.

[@Concy060]

I love the looks in Hannas's eyes, I love his "dangerous" voice.....

[@lovewalruss]

Love this, creepy yet musical.

[@donnalombardo1135]

What's creepy about it it wasn't made today which means everything is creepy

[@Reco4734]

People with a little power have not changed much . ( Anything to keep that Power.)

[@Mr.cladmaniac]

3:06 he looks like a absolute madman!

[@awesomemom533]

Bob Bingham’s abs - OMG! ❤

[@duanecarr6712]

This was so well done

[@tonybippitykaye]

Well, I think Caiaphas is a dream role for any bass!

[@dantealoving]

My favorite musical of all time followed by Oliver.

[@watermelonsunglop]

Caiaphas is smokin hot

[@Nikki_the_G]

Lord I had such a crush on him when I watched this as a kid. This was before I knew I had a "type" lol.

[@awesomemom533]

Hands down ❤

[@wiggieben]

I think theres a historical inaccuracy here, the mild steel double coupler on the scaffolding wasn't invented until 30 years AFTER Jesus' death.

[@ArmadaAmbience]

HE IS DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANGEROOUUUUUUUSSSSS

[@Bdawg9891]

I guess we’re just overlooking the fact that the high priests have no shirts and really good bodies.

[@awesomemom533]

Oh, it isn’t overlooked, believe me 😍

[@crimsonmaverick8237]

My theory about the intention to have the Pharisees on scaffolding is to show how even though they oversee everything, their actual government body is super weak and unstable; able to be blown through in an instant. By Rome.

[@rubenoteiza9261]

Or...the scaffolding was the only construction, or kind of, around and Jewison wanted them to be on some elevated place representing their grade. That is a fact, the scaffolding was there, wasn't part of the production, the Israeli were doing some restauration work on the ruins and they just used it.

[@TheItalianAtheist]

Yes and no. Like every religious leaders, they were able to talk to the irrational side of the humans - if not to the most irrational people of the pack. And, whereas Rome was powerful enough to crush religious leaders, nonetheless it couldn't afford to rule over a land which people depended so much on religion and irrationality without someone they trusted keeping them calm on their behalf. On the other hand is normal dictatorial tactics to concede favours to the major religious leaders for they keep their believers quiet. Rome had nothing against Jesus but the governor in Israel didn't want the high priests to ignite troubles and riots.

[@Dan-st6ct]

so this is how people did speak back in jesus days?...........

[@aniolusanya]

How ridiculous are those hats! Deliberately done.

[@daveroche6522]

WHERE did they get such wonderful hats?

[@frednone]

This is my favorite version of this song.

[@chromosome24]

I'm low key trying to cop that Pharisee fit this summer.

[@gregoryjones1426]

Master piece!

[@bbenjoe]

They are like crows...

[@diegovillasenor3967]

precisely.

[@mikeoz4803]

Saw this in 1973 as a school kid. Liked it then, love it now

[@seanvoysey2358]

Bare chest bon iver Caiaphas was my childhood bisexual awakening.

[@alliel6745]

this whole scene is giving me anxiety. like an accident waiting to happen. i hope there weren't any...great adaptation.

[@ИринаЗахорова]

Шикарно! Бесподобно! Слушаю с 1974 г

[@Vesnicie]

Caiaphas is such a chad.

[@Sancho_Retablez]

The audio of this vid is way better to the CD version.

[@thephantomoftheparadise5666]

I 100% agree with you.

[@lukeb247]

NGL Jesus Christ superstar is what got me into musicals when I was a kid

[@MistOfDeSade]

Well how much deep voice do you want about kaifas The musician: YES

[@МарксВасильев-х1б]

Что удивительно что в конце 80х смотря этот фильм в хорошем переводе в видиосалоне перевод читал делал и читал работник звукозаписи я в конце концов пришел к богу да по своему не торопясь но перевод помню до сих пор и скажу он был лучшим вариантом чем потом у других в том числе и на первом канале ТВ

[@jasonmalice]

such an upbeat tune

[@colibridorado7]

Caifás ...una voz y presencia impresionantes!

[@bryce3754]

Hope it's not sacrilegious to praise the men who instigated the downfall of Jesus...

[@matthewjensen8681]

I mean yeah... they’ve got some pretty cool hats

[@gramethyst2920]

All viewpoints should be given respect, it isnt sacrilegious to question conventional religion! Thinking about what you believe and why, instead of blindly accepting, makes faith more meaningful.

[@SuperAna1954]

A coreografia de todo o filme é espectacular!

[@ktwashere5637]

I'm impressed they could keep their heads upright

[@JohnBrownDidNothingWrong]

Happy Easter!

[@Emma-fr9id]

I feel like we're (understandably) talking a lot about Caiaphas' big hat, but not enough about Caiaphus' 6-pack

[@jacklyn6253]

indeed

[@jacklyn6253]

Like Cain slew Abel and when God asked Cain

[@marblox9300]

This 1973 film taught me more about Christianity than all the sermons at church.

[@riccardoc1711]

2000 years and history hasn’t changed much.. so long humanity ;)

[@Reason4234]

I need a massive hat like those.

[@ricarleite]

I'm an atheist and I love this musical. All the songs are just great.

[@jacklyn6253]

where do atheists go?

[@ricarleite]

@@jacklyn6253 Everywhere

[@jacklyn6253]

@@ricarleite I hear it is confined and very hot

[@DarkAdonisVyers]

@@jacklyn6253 Apparently, the same place where all those other denominations of Christianity that you don't like go.

[@jacklyn6253]

@@DarkAdonisVyers How is it apparent to you?

[@daisymz3710]

They remind me of voltures! In the beginning ( ( All standing up there)