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Judas: Close to Jesus (2001)

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.

  • Drama
  • Fantasy
  • TV Movie

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Enrico Lo VersoEnrico Lo VersoJudas
  • Photo of Aglaia SzyszkowitzAglaia SzyszkowitzSara
  • Photo of Mathieu CarrièreMathieu CarrièrePontius Pilatus
  • Photo of Hannes JaenickeHannes JaenickeJoseph von Arimathäa
  • Photo of Danny QuinnDanny QuinnJesus
  • Photo of Manfred ZapatkaManfred ZapatkaVenturius
  • Photo of Mathias HerrmannMathias HerrmannLonginus
  • Photo of Francesco PannofinoFrancesco PannofinoPietro
  • Photo of Pierfrancesco FavinoPierfrancesco FavinoSimone
  • Photo of Mehmet GünsürMehmet GünsürGiovanni

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