On the DVD
ccIncludes new 2-hour version plus original 3-hour theatrical version
Historicial background
Production Design: The Making of The Gospel of John
Cast and filmmakers featurette
Interactive map of The Holy Land: The Miracles of Jesus
Glossary of historical terms
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Widescreen (1.85:1) enhanced for 16x9 televisions
French and Spanish subtitles
Synopsis
Veteran British filmmaker Philip Saville directs the religious epic The Gospel of John, a production of the Canadian company Visual Bible International. This three-hour drama attempts to accurately follow the Gospel According to John, written sometime during the first century. The gospel contains four segments: an introduction to the nature of Jesus Christ; testimony by disciples and the presence of miracles; the Last Supper and crucifixion; and the appearance of the risen Christ. Henry Ian Cusick plays Jesus and Christopher Plummer provides voice-over narration. The Gospel of John was shown in a special presentation at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide