Overview

Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.

Cast

Colin Blakely, Robert Hardy, Bernard Hepton, Brian Blessed, Edward Hardwicke, Godfrey Quigley, Patricia Lawrence, Gawn Grainger

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What is "Son of Man" about?

Dennis Potter's controversial reading of the life of Christ, with Jesus portrayed as a hearty, fiery, well-meaning carpenter who believes that people should try to love their enemies rather than fight all the time, but who is racked by self doubt as to whether or not he is the popularly anticipated Messiah.

When was "Son of Man" released?

Son of Man was released in 1969.

Who stars in "Son of Man"?

The cast includes Colin Blakely, Robert Hardy, Bernard Hepton, Brian Blessed.