# Godspell: A Musical Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew (1973)

> A buoyant urban musical retelling of Jesus’s teachings, staged through song, mime, comedy, and communal theatrical play.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28054

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family, Music
- Director: David Greene
- Cast: Victor Garber, Katie Hanley, David Haskell, Merrell Jackson, Joanne Jonas, Robin Lamont, Gilmer McCormick, Jeffrey Mylett
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070121/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, playful, sincere, family movie night, musical movie marathon

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