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title: "The Passover Plot"
year: 1976
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-passover-plot-1976"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 152256
imdb_id: "tt0075043"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 4.7
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Passover Plot (1976) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-passover-plot-1976

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Passover Plot" (1976).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Passover Plot
Year: 1976
Genre: Drama
Release Date (US): 10/29/1976
Runtime: 1h 48m
Director: Michael Campus
Source Material: Adapted from the 1965 book of the same name by Hugh J. Schonfield.
Plot: Yeshua of Nazareth carefully plans his own crucifixion and subsequent resurrection to strengthen his political position against the Roman occupation of Palestine.
Cast: Zalman King (Yeshua/Jesus), Harry Andrews, Hugh Griffith, Dan Hedaya, Donald Pleasence, Scott Wilson.
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        The Passover Plot is a 1976 drama film directed by Michael Campus. The movie is an adaptation of the 1965 book of the same name written by Hugh J. Schonfield. The film stars Zalman King in the role of Yeshua, also known as Jesus. Other cast members include Harry Andrews, Hugh Griffith, Dan

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Michael Campus
- **Networks / Studios**: Golan-Globus Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Harry Andrews** as *Yohanan the Baptist*
- **Hugh Griffith** as *Caiaphas*
- **Zalman King** as *Yeshua of Nazareth*
- **Donald Pleasence** as *Pontius Pilate*
- **Scott Wilson** as *Judah*
- **Daniel Ades** as *Andros*
- **Michael Baseleon** as *Mattai*
- **Lewis van Bergen** as *Yoram*
- **William Paul Burns** as *Shimon*
- **Dan Hedaya** as *Yaacov*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Passover Plot online?
The Passover Plot is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Passover Plot worth watching?
The Passover Plot holds a community rating of 4.7/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Passover Plot and when was it released?
The Passover Plot is a feature film with a runtime of 108 minutes. It was released in 1976. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Passover Plot?
The Passover Plot was directed by Michael Campus.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Passover Plot — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152256)
- [The Passover Plot (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Passover_Plot_(film))
- [The Passover Plot (1976) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/152256-the-passover-plot/cast)
- [The Passover Plot (1976) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075043/)

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