Imperium: Saint Peter (2005)
"San Pietro" (original title)

Saint Peter, a reluctant but passionate leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own. The film's first half dramatizes the New Testament's "Acts": early fear, the renewal of Pentecost, ... See full summary »

Director:

Giulio Base

Writers:

Francesco Arlanch, Salvatore Basile,

Stars:

Omar Sharif, Daniele Pecci, Flavio Insinna

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Omar Sharif	...	San Pietro
Daniele Pecci	...	Paolo
Flavio Insinna	...	Davide
Claudia Koll	...	Anna
Lina Sastri	...	Maria
Sydne Rome	...	Fulvia
Philippe Leroy	...	Gamaliele
Ettore Bassi	...	Claudio
Johannes Brandrup	...	Gesù
Fabrizio Bucci	...	Giovanni
Milena Miconi	...	Maddalena
Bianca Guaccero	...	Silvia
Marco Leonardi	...	Marco
Marco Vivio	...	Stefano
Manrico Gammarota	...	Andrea

Storyline

Saint Peter, a reluctant but passionate leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own. The film's first half dramatizes the New Testament's "Acts": early fear, the renewal of Pentecost, Saul's conversion, the decision to baptize pagans, and the Apostles' dispersal. In the second half, an aged Peter goes to Rome to join Paul, arriving on the day of Paul's arrest. Paul's death brings a crisis to Rome's Christians and to Peter; lessons from Jesus's teachings guide his decision to stay. Events within the fictive household of Persius, a Roman aristocrat, capture the upheaval that Christian teachings bring to the Eternal City.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violent images

Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 October 2005 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Agios Petros

Filming Locations:

Empire Studios, Tunisia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lux Vide, Rai Fiction, RaiTrade

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Follows Imperium: Nero (2004)

User Reviews

Beautifully shot film about early Christianity...

After seeing the 1981 made for TV film PETER AND PAUL, I wondered if any one could match or remake the story of early Christianity as adequately as SAINT PETER. Omar Sharif wasn't as bad as Peter like in the other biblical films he was been in in recent years. Johannes Brandhupp's Christ was OK after a fine performance in the resurrection scenes.The background and music was great.They should of shown a little bit more about Peter's relationship with Jesus much before his crucifixion.If you liked this film, you should watch PAUL THE APOSTLE and also THE APOCALPYSIS(Richard Harris). RAI LUX-VIDE really knows how to do biblicals.