Judas: Close to Jesus (2001)

Judas: Close to Jesus (2001)

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 2001-04-11 Italy 91 Min. PG-13
7.4 4 votes
Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie

Overview

Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.

Cast

Mathieu Carrière is Pontius Pilatus
Pontius Pilatus
Hannes Jaenicke is Joseph von Arimathäa
Joseph von Arimathäa
Danny Quinn is Jesus
Jesus
Manfred Zapatka is Venturius
Venturius
Mathias Herrmann is Longinus
Longinus
Mehmet Günsür is Giovanni
Giovanni
Shel Shapiro is Otoniel
Otoniel
Todd Carter is Caifa
Caifa
Matt Patresi is Barabba
Barabba
Omar Lahlou is Disma
Disma
Cyrus Elias is Padre di Giuda
Padre di Giuda
Athina Cenci is Madre di Giuda
Madre di Giuda