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The Passion of the Christ (2004)

R  127 min  -  Drama | History   -  25 February 2004 (USA)
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A film detailing the final hours and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Director:

Mel Gibson

Writers:

Benedict Fitzgerald (screenplay), Mel Gibson (screenplay)
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The Passion of the Christ -- A film detailing the final hours and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The Passion of the Christ -- A film detailing the final hours and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Caviezel ...
Maia Morgenstern ...
Christo Jivkov ...
Francesco De Vito ...
Monica Bellucci ...
Mattia Sbragia Mattia Sbragia ...
Toni Bertorelli Toni Bertorelli ...
Luca Lionello ...
Hristo Shopov ...
Pontius Pilate (as Hristo Naumov Shopov)
Claudia Gerini ...
Fabio Sartor ...
Giacinto Ferro Giacinto Ferro ...
Aleksander Mincer Aleksander Mincer ...
Nicodemus (as Olek Mincer)
Sheila Mokhtari Sheila Mokhtari ...
Woman in Audience
Lucio Allocca Lucio Allocca ...
Old Temple Guard
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Storyline

A depiction of the last twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. The story opens in the Garden of Olives where Jesus has gone to pray after the Last Supper. Betrayed by Judas Iscariot, the controversial Jesus--who has performed 'miracles' and has publicly announced that he is 'the Son of God'--is arrested and taken back within the city walls of Jerusalem. There, the leaders of the Pharisees confront him with accusations of blasphemy; subsequently, his trial results with the leaders condemning him to his death. Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor of Palestine, for his sentencing. Pilate listens to the accusations leveled at Jesus by the Pharisees. Realizing that his own decision will cause him to become embroiled in a political conflict, Pilate defers to King Herod in deciding the matter of how to persecute Jesus... Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}  

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Plot Keywords:

Jerusalem | Judas | Trial | Jesus Christ | Crucifixion  | See more »

Taglines:

The movie, behind the greatest event in the history of the world. See more »

Genres:

Drama | History

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sequences of graphic violence (original rating) See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

Aramaic | Latin | Hebrew

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Passion Recut See more »

Filming Locations:

Basilicata, Italy See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$83,848,082 (USA) (29 February 2004) (3043 Screens)

Gross:

$370,782,930 (USA) (31 March 2005)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Icon Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (cut)

Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The figure of Christ during the crucifixion is actually Jim Caviezel in many scenes. The movie's make-up effects creator/producer Keith VanderLaan also forged an articulated, rubber stand-in for Caviezel that even made breathing motions, who could be suspended on the cross for certain wide shots to allow the actor some physical relief, and for some dangerous shots (such as the turning of the cross). See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The loin cloth dripping in blood Jesus was wearing before he started carrying the cross changed back to a clean loin cloth as soon as he started his journey. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Jesus: Peter. You could not watch even one hour with me?
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Crazy Credits

The movie doesn't begin with credits, but only with a verse from the Bible:
"He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities; by His
wounds we are healed."
Isaiah 53; 700 B.C. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "The Boondocks: The Passion of Ruckus (#1.15)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Azeri"
Written and Performed by Goksel Baktagir and Yurdal Tokcan See more »