Judas: Close to Jesus (2001)

7.4/10 91 min 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

Enrico Lo Verso

Judas

Aglaia Szyszkowitz

Sara

Mathieu Carrière

Pontius Pilatus

Hannes Jaenicke

Joseph von Arimathäa

Danny Quinn

Jesus

Manfred Zapatka

Venturius

Mathias Herrmann

Longinus

Francesco Pannofino

Pietro

Pierfrancesco Favino

Simone

Mehmet Günsür

Giovanni

Shel Shapiro

Otoniel

Matt Patresi

Barabba

Cyrus Elias

Padre di Giuda

Athina Cenci

Madre di Giuda

Paolo Montevecchi

Lucio

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