Judas: Close to Jesus
Originally released in 2001. Judas: Close to Jesus is a drama/fantasy film. directed by Raffaele Mertes.
Starring Enrico Lo Verso, Aglaia Szyszkowitz, and Mathieu Carrière
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 11, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Epsilon TV Production
- Lux Vide
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Judas: Close to Jesus about?
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 opp...
Who directed Judas: Close to Jesus?
Judas: Close to Jesus was directed by Raffaele Mertes.
How long is Judas: Close to Jesus?
Judas: Close to Jesus has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Judas: Close to Jesus released?
Judas: Close to Jesus was released on April 11, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Judas: Close to Jesus?
The main cast of Judas: Close to Jesus includes Enrico Lo Verso, Aglaia Szyszkowitz, Mathieu Carrière, Hannes Jaenicke, Danny Quinn.