Jesus Christ Superstar (1973)

Kurt Yahjian: Annas

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• Annas : He's just another scripture thumping hack from Galilee.

  Caiaphas : The difference is they call him king, the difference frightens me.

• Judas : You beat him so hard that he was bent and lame; and I know who everybody's gonna blame! I don't believe he knows I acted for our good! I'd save him all this suffering if I could! Don't believe... our good... and I'd save him if I could!

  Annas : Cut the confessions! Forget the excuses! I don't understand why you're filled with remorse! All that you've said has come true with a vengeance! The mob turned against him, you backed the right horse!

  Caiaphas : What you have done will be the saving of Israel, you'll be remembered forever for this. And not only that, you've been paid for your efforts. Pretty good wages for one little kiss!

• Caiaphas : Jesus, you must realize the serious charges facing you. You say you're the son of God in all your handouts. Well, is it true?

  Jesus : That's what you say. You say that I am.

  Annas : There you have it, gentlemen. What more evidence do we need? Judas, thank you for the victim. Stay a while and you'll see him bleed!

• Annas : [singing]  What then to do about Jesus of Nazareth? Miracle wonderman - hero of fools?

• Judas : I don't want your blood money!

  Caiaphas : Oh that doesn't matter, our expenses are good.

  Judas : I don't NEED your blood money!

  Annas : But you might as well take it, we think that should.

  Caiaphas : Think of the things you could do with that money, choose any charity; give to the poor. We've noted your motives, we've noted your feelings, this isn't blood money, it's...

  Annas : A fee.

  Caiaphas : A fee nothing more.