Bach: St. John Passion (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film
Released in 1971, Bach: St. John Passion is a music film.
What it’s about. Karl Richter conducts Bach's Johannes-Passion with the Muenchner Bach Chor & Orchestra.
Who’s in it. Bach: St. John Passion stars Karl Richter as Conductor, Peter Schreier as Evangelist, Ernst Gerold Schramm as Jesus and Siegmund Nimsgern as Petrus / Pilatus, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bach: St. John Passion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bach: St. John Passion tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bach: St. John Passion (1971)?
- In US, Bach: St. John Passion is available to stream on Carnegie Hall+ Apple TV Channel and Carnegie Hall+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Bach: St. John Passion?
- Bach: St. John Passion stars Karl Richter, Peter Schreier, Ernst Gerold Schramm, Siegmund Nimsgern and Helen Donath.
- When was Bach: St. John Passion released?
- Bach: St. John Passion was released in 1971.