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He Who Must Die (1957)

Movie ★ 6.1 128 min

Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920s, each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.

Jules Dassin Director Ben Barzman Writer André Obey Writer Jules Dassin Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 3, 1957
Runtime
128 min
IMDb
tt0050237
Country
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Language
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Studio
Indusfilms, Prima Films, ,

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Frequently asked questions

What is He Who Must Die about?
Greece, in the 1920s, is occupied by the Turks. The country is in turmoil with entire villages uprooted. The site of the movie is a Greek village that conducts a passion play each year. The leading citizens of the town, under the auspices of the Patriarch, choose those that will play the parts in the Passion. A stuttering shepherd is chosen to play Jesus. The town butcher (who wanted to be Jesus) is chosen as Judas. The town prostitute is chosen as Mary Magdalene. The rest of the disciples are also chosen. As the movie unfolds, the Passion Play becomes a reality. A group of villagers, uprooted by the war and impoverished, arrive at the village led by their priest. The wealthier citizens of the town want nothing with these people and manipulate a massacre. In the context of the 1920s, each of the characters plays out their biblical role in actuality.
Who directed He Who Must Die?
He Who Must Die was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in He Who Must Die?
He Who Must Die stars Jean Servais, Carl Möhner, Grégoire Aslan, Gert Fröbe.
When was He Who Must Die released?
He Who Must Die is a 1957 drama film.
Where can I watch He Who Must Die?
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