Playing the role of Christ ... by Max von Sydow, a Swedish Actor

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“Playing the role of Christ was like being in a prison. It was the hardest part I've ever had to play in my life. I couldn't smoke or drink in public. I couldn't.”

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Max von Sydow

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Name: Max von Sydow

Nationality: Swedish

Date of Birth: Apr 10, 1929

Profession: Actor

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I've never been in a barroom brawl in my life. I just don't do such things.

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Movies give me an opportunity to go places. I'm not only a Swede but an American, not just a man of my time, but I've been living 2,000 years ago-and not just in a new country, America, but in the Holy Land, too.

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When I finished the role of Christ, I felt as though I'd been let out on parole. A man who has served 18 months isn't eager to go back to prison.

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