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The Penitent Thief

  • 20202020
  • 1h 33m
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2.8/10
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The Penitent Thief (2020)
The Penitent Thief is the story of the two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day. The Penitent Thief is an epic story that begins with the journey of the Magi and their chance meeting with young Dismas and his brother Jotham at the manger in Bethlehem. Soon after, the young brothers will suffer an unspeakable tragedy that results in them being taken in by a band of thieves with a penchant for violence. There, they meet Gestas, another young man who will share their fate. Together, on their journey to the cross, they will try to outrun their destiny. But first, they must survive a ruthless Roman centurion who threatens to unleash a terrible revenge on them. Along the way, they frequently cross paths with Jesus and other influential biblical figures. But they will soon find that there is no escape from the brutal end that awaits them all on Golgotha.
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The Penitent Thief is the story of the two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day. The Penitent Thief is an epic stor... Read allThe Penitent Thief is the story of the two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day. The Penitent Thief is an epic story that begins with the journey of the Magi and their chance meeting with young Dismas and ... Read allThe Penitent Thief is the story of the two unnamed men who were crucified alongside Jesus and how they came to be beside him on the cross that fateful day. The Penitent Thief is an epic story that begins with the journey of the Magi and their chance meeting with young Dismas and his brother Jotham at the manger in Bethlehem. Soon after, the young brothers will suffer ... Read all
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    • Lucas Miles
    • Don E. Willis
  • Stars
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • James Russo
    • Stelio Savante
    • Lucas Miles
    • Don E. Willis
  • Stars
    • Kevin Sorbo
    • James Russo
    • Stelio Savante
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    • 3User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo
    • King Herod
    James Russo
    James Russo
    • Castor
    Stelio Savante
    Stelio Savante
    • Tiran
    Ruben Gary Martinez
    Ruben Gary Martinez
    • Barabbas crowd
    Major Dodge
    Major Dodge
    • Gabriel
    Skeeta Jenkins
    Skeeta Jenkins
    • Melchior
    Jay Giannone
    Jay Giannone
    • Dismas
    Marque Hernandez
    Marque Hernandez
    • Marauder
    Adele Shepherd
    Adele Shepherd
    • Herodias
    • (as Adele Marie Pomerenke)
    Nene Nwoko
    Nene Nwoko
    • Healer
    Major Dodge Jr.
    Major Dodge Jr.
    • Young Jotham
    James Logan
    James Logan
    • Thomas
    Amir Natan
    Amir Natan
    • Balthazar
    Gerardo Davila
    Gerardo Davila
    • Darius
    John Machado
    John Machado
    • Roman Soldier
    Krista Bradley
    Krista Bradley
    • Joanna
    Xiomara Bermudez
    Xiomara Bermudez
    • Mary
    Julie Westlake Sooter
    • Background
      • Lucas Miles
      • Don E. Willis
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    1/10
    A little bit too much creative liberty
    I'm sorry but I really don't like this film. Kevin Sorbo is not a convincing King Herod. I've seen him in many other films but IMO this role does not fit him. Also, the young boys' accents are so thick I can barely understand them, and yet as adults the accent isn't there. Then there was the "angel" that appeared to Joseph... he looked like a fiery-eyed demon. I did not like him at all.

    As for the plot line, I get this is fiction but I think it stretches things a little too far. Quite frankly it is difficult for me to accept it as believable.

    One point.of accuracy... the Wise Men did NOT go to the stables. That was the shepherds. The wisemen appeared a couple of years later. That is why King Harold ordered the execution of.children two years old and younger, not just infants. Plus Matthew 2:11 clearly states they went to the child's HOUSE. I don't know why so many don't understand this.
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      • March 2, 2021 (United States)
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      • Poolville, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • 4:13 Films
      • Miles Media
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