Judas: Close to Jesus (2001)

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Released:
2001-04-11

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.

Director:
Raffaele Mertes

Runtime:
1h 31min

Genre:
Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • Enrico Lo Verso
    as
    Judas
  • Aglaia Szyszkowitz
    as
    Sara
  • Mathieu Carrière
    as
    Pontius Pilatus
  • Hannes Jaenicke
    as
    Joseph von Arimathäa
  • Danny Quinn
    as
    Jesus