Judgment (2001)

Mitch Kendrick, a lawyer, is thrown in a faux trial to frame and convict a Christian in a world where followers of Jesus are persecuted and killed.

Director:

André van Heerden

Writers:

André van Heerden, Peter Lalonde (screenplay)

Stars:

Corbin Bernsen, Jessica Steen, Leigh Lewis

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Corbin Bernsen	...	Mitch Kendrick
Jessica Steen	...	Victoria Thorne
Leigh Lewis	...	Helen Hannah
Mr. T	...	J.T. Quincy
Nick Mancuso	...	Franco Macalousso
Michael Copeman	...	Judge Thorton Wells
Marium Carvell	...	Selma Davis
Sandra Caldwell	...	Sherry Quincy
Patrick Gallagher	...	Jake Goss
Arnold Pinnock	...	David Sands
Nicole Leroux	...	Dawn Blushak
Tony Nappo	...	Willie Spino
Doug Lennox	...	General Tyson Keenen
Steve Jackson	...	Alan Cantona
Jason Michaels	...	Eric Shearer

Storyline

Helen Hannah, the Christian leader of "Apocalypse" "Revelation" and "Tribulation" is being put on trial in the One Nation Earth Court of Justice. Mitch Kendrick is a lawyer assigned to defend her, and Victoria Thorne, his ex-lover, is the attorney. Not only is the entire trial scripted, but Kendrick is on the fence about whose side he's on.

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Plot Keywords:

trial | lawyer | christian | mark of the beast | end times | 

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Taglines:

History awaits a verdict.

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence

Details

Official Sites:

Cloud Ten Pictures [Canada]

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

Apocalypse IV: Judgment

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cloud Ten Pictures,Once Upon a Time Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

105 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Leigh Lewis as Helen Hannah is the only actor to appear in all four films.

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Goofs

Franco Macalusso is the Anti-Christ. He sometimes wears glasses. This would not occur in reality because the Anti-Christ is Satan... a fallen Angel, and he cannot be killed. Therefore, he would not need glasses to correct his vision.

Actually, the Antichrist will not be Satan until the 2nd half of the Tribulation after he has been assassinated and rises from the dead. This movie obviously takes place before these events. The Antichrist is very much human at this time and could very possibly wear glasses.

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Quotes

Victoria Thorne: You know what they say: Good fruit can't fall from a bad tree.
Mitch Kendrick: Well, you better warn your kids.

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Connections

Follows Revelation (1999)

User Reviews

A very good film, BUT........

Being a huge fan of this incredible series of Last Day Films, AND of Cloud Ten Pictures, I was anxious to see the next installment, following up the action-packed, suspenseful, previous films. In comparison to parts 2 and 3, this movie seemed out of place. It did not have the expected suspense and action we have come to expect, and it seemed to fall just a little short as a court-room drama. But as a movie that stands alone, not to be compared, I can honestly say it was still a good film. The plot was interesting, and the characters were true to themselves. After being led to believe thet Helen Hannah died in the third film, I was confused when I saw the previews of this one, and she was the main charactor again. But after watching this one, the explanation of her being alive was very acceptable, and a pleasant suprize.

Leigh Lewis does an OUTSTANDING job as Helen, and we have grown to LOVE this character, and no one can replace the sinister face of Nick Mancuso as the antichrist. Corbin Bernsen reminded me of William Shatner, a tad TOO dramatic, but yet, acceptable in the role as Mitch, the reluctant lawyer. And I must say, I have always been an admirer of Mr.T, and knowing about his real life Christianity has caused me to respect him more, but his acting skills are weak. He has only mastered ONE style and that style is seen in every film he does. Watching him BARK out his lines without EVER changing his facial expressions, got a little old after the first few minutes. All in all, it was a very good film with a POWER-PACKED message. Cloud Ten Pictures have set the standard for Christian films, that none have been able to top. Hollywood WILL be feeling the effects. if this series continues with another sequel, I can only hope it returns to the same action and suspense we have come to expect from the 2nd and 3rd parts.

Thank you Cloud Ten, for still giving us quality films we can watch, and enjoy, and share with our friends. I remain faithful and loyal.