The Wandering Jew (1933)
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This story is based both on a long-standing legend and a play by E. Temple Thurston. Veteran British director Maurice Elvey brought years of experience with theatrical adaptations to the difficult task of filming a movie that spans centuries and strains credulity. Conrad Veidt stars as the Jew who urges Roman authorities to crucify Jesus and release Barabbas. As a punishment, he is condemned by God to wander the Earth for many centuries, enduring innumerable trials and tribulations on several continents.
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Conrad VeidtMatathias / The Unknown Knight / Dr Matteos Battadios
Marie NeyJudithBasil GillPontius Pilate [cut from US version]Cicely OatesRachel (Phase I)
Anne GreyJoanne de Beaudricourt
Dennis HoeyLord de Beaudricourt (Phase II)
Alan NapierKnight (Phase II)
Joan MaudeGianella (Phase III)
John StuartPietro Morelli (Phase III)
Arnold LucyAndrea Michelotti (Phase III)
Hay PetrieMerchant (Phase III)
Peggy AshcroftOlalla Quintana (Phase IV)Movie DNA
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What is The Wandering Jew about?
This story is based both on a long-standing legend and a play by E. Temple Thurston. Veteran British director Maurice Elvey brought years of experience with theatrical adaptations to the difficult task of filming a movie that spans centuries and strains credulity. Conrad Veidt stars as the Jew who urges Roman authorities to crucify Jesus and release Barabbas. As a punishment, he is condemned by God to wander the Earth for many centuries, enduring innumerable trials and tribulations on several continents.
How long is The Wandering Jew?
The Wandering Jew has a runtime of 111 minutes.