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}
Mel Gibson has stated that he will give $100 million of the film's gross to the Traditional Catholic Movement.
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Goofs
Revealing mistakes:
Flipped shot: when Jesus is whipped, before the Centurion says, "Pick him up," the swollen eye changes from right eye to left eye, then back in the next shot.
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Quotes
[first lines]
Jesus:
Peter. You could not watch even one hour with me? See more »
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.
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