Pilate and Christ - 2000 Film | Jesus Christ Superstar

Twentieth in a series of clips from the 2000 Jesus Christ Superstar film. With Fred Johanson as Pilate and Glenn Carter as Jesus.

Buy tickets for your nearest Jesus Christ Superstar performance now:

Lyrics:
PILATE: Who is this broken man cluttering up my hallway?
Who is this unfortunate?
SOLDIER: Someone Christ, King of the Jews.

Discover more about Jesus Christ Superstar:

Follow JCS everywhere:

----------

A global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, Jesus Christ Superstar is a timeless work set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally-known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.

It was the first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage and first came to major theatres when it debuted on Broadway in October 1971 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre in New York.

Less than 12 months after the Broadway show opened, the rock spectacle went to London, exploding onto the West End at the Palace Theatre in August 1972 in a hugely successful production. By 1980, after 3,358 performances, Jesus Christ Superstar had become the longest running musical in West End history at the time and grossed $12.3 million.

In all, Jesus Christ Superstar has grossed over $205 million and has been professionally produced in 42 countries around the world!

[reliktim]

"What do you mean by that?" Pilate asked calmly

[LordOnni]

Honestly, some people think Pilate is a bit over the top in this adaption. But I fricking love him. His voice is stunning and I love this clear pronounciation. But the best thing is his facial expression. While talking to Jesus he seems very calm, like he is standing above him and is able to do anything he wants to. But as soon as Jesus goes to Herodes and the mob starts to sing "Hosanna" his eyes look so insecure, as if he isn't sure anymore. He seems so nervous about the situation, when he realizes how powerful the mob is. Just love it. Great acting.

[ARandomDaydreamer]

I have to admit "and WHAAAAT. Do. You mean by THAAAT" had me chuckling but at least it's sung damn well. This Pilate may be over the top but he sounds good doing it.

[nathanjohnson]

I think that a lot of people kinda miss the point of this scene. At 2:10 you can see Pilate finally let down his facade, and the dude is fucking terrified. He's just trying to stop a riot breaking out at this point. He doesn't have the first clue about Jesus or why they want him dead, he's just been sent there to maintain control over a very recently conquered part of the empire, and he's hanging on by a thread. But if he lets the mob see that, they'll just run over him and the other Romans, and if he isn't killed by the mob, he'll almost certainly be executed for failing to maintain order.

[phantomphan]

Pilate is casted as a Tenor, but Fred Johanson is actually a Bass-Baritone. He is absolutely incredible

[Usedwtm]

God I love Fred Johanson's voice. Definitely a theater actor and knows exactly how to play a crowd. Overacting? Maybe. Entertaining? Definitely. Absolutely my favorite Pilate.

[phelanyoung]

They actually animated a real Disney villain. Has science gone too far?

[alisonkeach]

This whole movie is perfection in its silliness. I'll always thoroughly enjoy this adaptation for not taking itself seriously. You can just tell the actors are having a blast.

[madamemaximoff]

I get so many chills when Mary cries out no when Pilate mentions Herod, just something about it, it shows how much love she has for him

[eoppen]

This Pilate chews the scenery like nobody this side of BRIAN BLESSED.

[Fairygoblet]

I love the" someone Christ King of the Jews" line because back then a lot of people actually claimed to be the messiah. This was a fairly common occurrence, which is why the villians refer to Jesus and his disciples as yet another uprising. It happened all the time.

[DonPeyote]

I'm expecting Pilate's skull to jump out of his face.

[davecarsley]

This dude is such an *incredible* Pilate. By far the best of any cast. He's an aggressive, strong, asshole who is also somehow timid, weak, and sympathetic.

good.

[FlipArt]

I think this version is a masterpiece. In fact the characters are unique especially Pilate, he's absolutely mesmerizing. I'm going to buy the CD.

[amberfierstein]

I can’t get over this version the directing, tech and acting is phenomenal this gives me goosebumps

[Damonistique]

Just came here to say Fred Johanson is GORGEOUS. I was shocked and amazed from the very first second of Pilate's solo and can't breathe listening and watching to it. Yup, that's a bit like Disney cartoons, but THAT is NOT a mi~nus🎵so to say...
If you look closely, btw, you'd understand why this hyperbole exists. Fred is pretty accurate in his acting.

[neoadry]

When I was a kid I thought he was dressed as M. Bison

[gabriels.carvalho]

2:02
Mary's reaction to "He's Herod's race" got me feeling like "What, is he a brutal killer?! Does he torture people in violent ways before violating their mutilated corpse at moon light?!" And then we advance to "King Herod's Song" and he's like an irish tv presenter with a throat problem.

[BangablePussc]

2:02 Pilate: You're herods race! Mary Magdeline: (eyes widen)

[LikeTheProphet]

This performance is in a league it’s own. Honestly it’s been like 12 years since I’ve seen this film but this is the performance that stuck in my mind - an extremely powerful man who needs to maintain appearances, but actually cares about justice. I don’t think I’ve seen another version quite like this.