Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018)

The story covers Paul going from the most infamous persecutor of Christians to Jesus Christ's most influential apostle.

Director:

Andrew Hyatt

Writers:

Terence Berden, Andrew Hyatt

Stars:

Jim Caviezel, James Faulkner, Olivier Martinez

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jim Caviezel	...	Luke
James Faulkner	...	Paul
Olivier Martinez	...	Mauritius Gallas
Joanne Whalley	...	Priscilla
John Lynch	...	Aquila
Yorgos Karamihos	...	Saul of Tarsus
Antonia Campbell-Hughes	...	Irenica
Alessandro Sperduti	...	Cassius
Alexandra Vino	...	Octavia
Manuel Cauchi	...	Ananias
Noah Huntley	...	Publius
Kenneth Spiteri	...	Eubulus
Anthony Edridge	...	Severus
André Agius	...	Stephen (as Andre Agius)
John-Paul Pace	...	Christian Man

Storyline

The setting is Mamertine Prison in Rome where Paul has been imprisoned because he has been deemed a threat to the Roman Empire. Emperor Nero has sentenced him to death. Paul's long journey to this place has been eventful. At one time-as Saul-he persecuted Christians relentlessly. And then he converted to Christianity. That is when Paul became the persecuted. His path has involved degradation, torture and shipwreck. At Mamertine, he interacts with his jailer Mauritius and Luke the evangelist. Mauritius is curious about Paul and seeks to learn how this one man can have such a profound effect on the empire. Luke, his dutiful caretaker, takes this opportunity to write the Acts of the Apostles, a history of the early church. Meanwhile, the infamous persecution of the Christians under Nero is in full effect. As the time draws near to the date of his execution, Paul struggles with God's forgiveness for his sins..

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Plot Keywords:

christianity | reference to paul the apostle | saint paul | reference to saint luke | 1st century | 

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Taglines:

Their Faith Challenged an Empire.

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Genres:

Adventure | Biography | Drama | History

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some violent content and disturbing images

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Paul, Apostle of Christ

Filming Locations:

Malta

Box Office

Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,172,585, 25 March 2018, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$17,560,475, 24 May 2018

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$21,722,602, 24 May 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Affirm Films,ODB Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is the second time Jim Caviezel performs as a Biblical person. The first time was in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ (2004) where he performed as Jesus of Nazareth.

User Reviews

Well done

I like movies of faith though I'm not religious. This is one of the better ones to come out recently. The acting, directing, and especially editing are far superior to Sampson, another recent movie of faith which was supposed to be a blockbuster and failed miserably in every imaginable way (including the box office.)

Paul, Apostle of Christ (2018) really does uplift. Whatever you believe, a story of someone willing to endure torture and still maintain his faith, while preaching that great evil can only be conquered by greater good, is someone to be admired. This film can bring tears to your eyes, make no mistake. It can also bolster your resolve to be a force for good.