The Final Inquiry (2006)
"L'inchiesta" (original title)

In 35 A.D., a Roman tribune is sent to Palestine to investigate the death and possible resurrection of a certain Jesus from Nasareth.

Director:

Giulio Base

Writers:

Suso Cecchi D'Amico (story), Ennio Flaiano (story),

Stars:

Daniele Liotti, Dolph Lundgren, Mónica Cruz

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Daniele Liotti	...	Tito Valerio Tauro
Dolph Lundgren	...	Brixos
Mónica Cruz	...	Tabitha
Hristo Shopov	...	Pontius Pilate
Christo Jivkov	...	Stefano
Ornella Muti	...	Mary of Magdalene
F. Murray Abraham	...	Nathan
Max von Sydow	...	Tiberius
Anna Kanakis	...	Claudia Procula
Enrico Lo Verso	...	Shimon Peter
Fabrizio Bucci	...	Jesus
Maria Pia Calzone	...	Mary, Mother of Jesus
Vincenzo Bocciarelli	...	Caligola
Roberto Negri	...	Aulus Fuscus
Ciro Esposito	...	Stefano the Disciple

Storyline

It is the year 33 of the Vulgar Era. The Emperor Tiberius is troubled by strange phenomena, an earthquake and the sky turning black as an eclipse. His astrologers give him fair warning: their omens indicate that the world is in the throes of a great upheaval and that old gods have been annihilated. A new kingdom is about to rise in the East. The Emperor calls Tito Valerio Tauro, the most prominent investigator in Rome, back from his exile. He was ostracized years earlier because he had discovered too much regarding the death of the great Emperor Augustus, the predecessor of Tiberius. Tiberius entrusts Tauro with a mission that will require all his talent; should he conduct it successfully, his good name will be completely restored. He must discover the truth regarding the death sentence of a poor Judean rabbi. His name is Jesus of Nazareth and they say he has resurrected from the dead. Tiberius is convinced that it has something to do with the prophecies and the celestial omens that ...

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Plot Keywords:

christian | tiberius | emperor | roman | jerusalem | 

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Taglines:

The thrilling tale of one man's quest to uncover the mystery of all mysteries. Sent to disprove the resurrection, he discovers faith, love, and a revelation that could shatter the empire.

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | History | Mystery

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [it]

Country:

Italy Spain USA Bulgaria

Release Date:

4 April 2007 (Spain)

Also Known As:

The Final Inquiry

Filming Locations:

Bulgaria

Box Office

Budget:

€8,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Italian International Film, Nu Image / Millennium Films, Enrique Cerezo Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

112 min 190 min (TV) 195 min (extended)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Remake of the 1986 film directed by Damiano Damiani, starring Keith Carradine, Harvey Keitel and Phyllis Logan.

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Goofs

Afraid of attempts to kill him, the emperor Tiberius didn't allow anyone (with the exception, of course, of his hand-picked bodyguards) to carry arms in his presence. Yet, Titus Valerius has his sword on his left hip when on Capri.

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Connections

Remake of The Inquiry (1986)

User Reviews

Really bad

The original movie, made in 1986 and starring Keith Carradine and Harvey Keitel, is a little-known gem of an intellectual thriller, with a plot that takes numerous unexpected twists.

This "remake" (hardly that, since the title, basic premise, and name of the lead character are all that remain) is essentially a Sunday school movie made by hacks, full of pious posturing. It's pretty to look at, but utterly lacking in suspense, narrative drive, good acting, or just about anything else you might desire in a movie.

I am beginning to think that any movie with Valerio Massimo Manfredi's name in the credits is going to be very, very bad.