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Peter and Paul

  • TV Movie
  • 19811981
  • 3h 18m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Anthony Hopkins and Robert Foxworth in Peter and Paul (1981)
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Peter the Fisherman and Paul of Tarsus assume leadership of the Church as they struggle against violent opposition to the teachings of Jesus Christ and their own personal conflicts.Peter the Fisherman and Paul of Tarsus assume leadership of the Church as they struggle against violent opposition to the teachings of Jesus Christ and their own personal conflicts.Peter the Fisherman and Paul of Tarsus assume leadership of the Church as they struggle against violent opposition to the teachings of Jesus Christ and their own personal conflicts.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
621
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    • Robert Day
    • Christopher Knopf(teleplay)
    • Stan Hough(story)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Robert Foxworth
    • Eddie Albert
    • Robert Day
    • Christopher Knopf(teleplay)
    • Stan Hough(story)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Hopkins
    • Robert Foxworth
    • Eddie Albert
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    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy

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    Anthony Hopkins and Robert Foxworth in Peter and Paul (1981)
    Anthony Hopkins and Robert Foxworth in Peter and Paul (1981)
    Anthony Hopkins and Robert Foxworth in Peter and Paul (1981)
    Anthony Hopkins in Peter and Paul (1981)

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    Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins
    • Paul of Tarsus
    Robert Foxworth
    Robert Foxworth
    • Peter the Fisherman
    Eddie Albert
    Eddie Albert
    • Festus
    Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr
    • Herod Agrippa I
    José Ferrer
    José Ferrer
    • Gamaliel
    • (as Jose Ferrer)
    Jon Finch
    Jon Finch
    • Luke
    David Gwillim
    David Gwillim
    • Mark
    Herbert Lom
    Herbert Lom
    • Barnabas
    Jean Peters
    Jean Peters
    • Priscilla
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Silas
    Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes
    • Nero
    Shanit Keter
    • Daphne
    Denis Lill
    Denis Lill
    • James
    Gareth Thomas
    Gareth Thomas
    • Julius
    Giannis Voglis
    Giannis Voglis
    • John
    • (as Yannis Voglis)
    Clive Arrindell
    • Timothy
    Kenneth Colley
    Kenneth Colley
    • Theodotus
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Priest of Herod
      • Robert Day
      • Christopher Knopf(teleplay) (story)
      • Stan Hough(story)
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    • Trivia
      According to page 202 of the book "The Bible On Film" (Scarecrow, 1981, written by R. Campbell and M. Pitts) this originally aired in two parts: part one on April 12, 1981, and part two on April 14, 1981.
    • Goofs
      All entries contain spoilers
    • Quotes

      Gamaliel: [to Paul] Saul Paulus, be careful. Leave these men alone. If this idea of theirs is of human origin, it will collapse. But if it comes from God, you will never be able to fight them, and you will risk finding yourself at war with God.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson: Suzanne Pleshette/Dick Cavett (1981)

    User reviews19

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    Great movie!!!!!!!
    This is a great movie. As with any Hollywood film it does glamorize and alter God's word to fit their perception. However, it is very representative of Paul and his encounters with Peter and the other apostles. It is for Christians as well as for NON-christians and yes it does portray Paul in a very accurate representation of his nature based upon the scriptures. As for as I'm concerned ... a great job was done on this film and it is being widely distributed as a study film.

    I have never seen Anthony Hopkins act any better than he did in this film. A film worth owning and sharing with others. It gives a true picture of persecution and how Jesus Christ can change a life and use it if it is totally turned over to Him.
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    • Jul 11, 2001

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      • April 12, 1981 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Greece
    • Production company
      • Universal Television
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    • 3 hours 18 minutes
      • Mono

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