Revelation (2001)

Dating back to the time of Jesus Christ, an ancient relic known as the Loculus has been fought over by the forces of light and darkness down the centuries. Created in 50 A.D., the wood ... See full summary »

Director:

Stuart Urban

Writers:

Frank Falco (based on an original idea by), Stuart Urban

Stars:

Natasha Wightman, Udo Kier, Diran Meghreblian

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Natasha Wightman	...	Mira
Udo Kier	...	Grand Master
Diran Meghreblian	...	Craftsman
David Urban	...	Child with Loculus
Uri Roodner	...	Jewish Alchemist
Coryse Borg	...	Jewish Alchemist's Daughter
Manuel Cauchi	...	Mob Priest
Anna Beck	...	Jewish Alchemist's Wife
Heathcote Williams	...	New Age Man
Terence Stamp	...	Lord Magnus Martel
Ben Feitelson	...	Tour Guide at Rennes le Chateau
James D'Arcy	...	Jake Martel
Alan Talbot	...	Limo Driver
Celia Imrie	...	Harriet Martel
Mark Dymond	...	Backpacker in Malta

Storyline

Dating back to the time of Jesus Christ, an ancient relic known as the Loculus has been fought over by the forces of light and darkness down the centuries. Created in 50 A.D., the wood panels of the Loculus are emblazoned with two images: the Ankh symbol - a looped crucifix, and the Caduceus - a rod entwined with two serpents. On its perilous journey through history, the Loculus was further adorned with more arcane mystical imagery including pentagrams, hexagrams, a crucified serpent, the naked human form divine, and a hermaphrodite, and many have tried to unlock the secret of the sacred artefact, a secret only a chosen few know contains profound and overwhelming ramifications for mankind. In 1299, a Jewish alchemist's attempts to unravel the enigma ended in disaster. In 1710, Sir Isaac Newton, discoverer of the laws of gravity and a foremost member of the Masonic Order of the Knights Templar, also strove to answer the riddle. But with the art of science in its infancy, Newton ...

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Plot Keywords:

supernatural power | psychotronic film | serpent | knights templar | pentagram | 

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Taglines:

An ancient code a secret society a mystical legend

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Genres:

Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violent images, sexuality and brief language

Did You Know?

Quotes

Curé at Rennes-le-Chateau: Curiosity strangled the cat.

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Connections

Referenced in Rewind This! (2013)

User Reviews

Too many unresolved issues

Revelation had a wonderful air of intrigue, but left to much lacking in the process. In short it was choppy at best. If you did not pay attention during every minute of the film you would be lost the next minute. The movie as a whole was well played out, but lacking in the information department. There are even some moments where if you do not have a full understanding of the crucifixtion of Christ and the Templar knights you have no idea what anyone is talking about. The movie just ends as well, leaving an opening for sequels but will these sequels ever come to pass.??? My only major complaints are the widescreen aspect ratio on the DVD (extremely narrow) and also we needed a better explination on the grand master... he is just a evil guy sure, but without prior bible school classes you have little chance knowing he is more than likely poncius pilot's (forgive my spelling) commander of the guards who according to some biblical beliefs was sentenced by god to walk the earth till the end of time after stricking Jesus and being the man in charge of the crucifixtion. I would give it 2 1/2 stars out of 4

Details

Official Sites:

Romulus Films

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 April 2002 (UK)

Also Known As:

A Revelação

Filming Locations:

Malta

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Romulus Films, Miracle Communications Ltd., Cyclops Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1