Snapaka Yohannan is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film about John the Baptist, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Jose Prakash, Prem Nazir, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Miss Kumari, S. P. Pillai, K. V. Shanthi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Adoor Pankajam. The film had musical score by Br. Lakshmanan. Cast Jose Prakash as Snaapaka Yohannaan Prem Nazir as Julius Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair as Herodias Anthippas Adoor Pankajam as Cook G. K. Pillai as Pilate Kanchana Kottarakkara Sreedharan Nair as Naman Miss Kumari as Miriam Murali as Barabbas S. P. Pillai as Samuel K. V. Shanthi L. Vijayalakshmi as Salome Soundtrack The music was composed by Br. Lakshmanan and the lyrics were written by Thirunayinaarkurichi Madhavan Nair and Vayalar Ramavarma. References External links 1963 films 1960s Malayalam-language films Films directed by P. Subramaniam Films based on the Bible Films based on the New Testament Films based on the Gospels Films about Christianity Films set in Palestine (region) Films set in Jerusalem Films set in ancient Egypt Films set in the Roman Empire Films scored by Br Lakshmanan Films about the Nativity of Jesus Depictions of Herod the Great on film Portrayals of Jesus in film Portrayals of the Virgin Mary in film The Devil in film Cultural depictions of John the Baptist Cultural depictions of the Biblical Magi Cultural depictions of Pontius Pilate Portrayals of Saint Joseph in film Portrayals of Mary Magdalene in film Cultural depictions of Saint Peter Film portrayals of Jesus' death and resurrection Cultural depictions of Judas Iscariot Cultural depictions of Paul the Apostle Cultural depictions of Salome Christian mass media in India