Looking for Jesus (1982) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1982 · 104 mins · Italian

Directed by

Luigi Comencini

Starring

Fernando Rey, Maria Schneider, Giuseppe Cederna, Alexandra Stewart, Marino Masé, Beppe Grillo

When an ordinary man whose striking, Christ‑like appearance is selected as the poster boy for a new Jesus book, his gentle, good‑hearted nature soon collides with the publisher’s profit‑driven, worldly agenda. The story follows his struggle to stay true to his values amid marketing schemes and publicity, highlighting the tension between authentic faith and commercial exploitation.