

Judas: Close to Jesus
Drama
Fantasy
TV Movie
Overview
Pilate and the Roman legate Veturius look on worriedly as Jesus is celebrated as the new messiah in Jerusalem, fearing an uprising. Veturius decides to have Jesus arrested as soon as a suitable opportunity presents itself. Judas is delighted by the reception Jesus is receiving, and quickly wants to win over the influential merchants to the cause which would make him the king and the liberator of the Jews.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2001-04-11
Runtime:
1h 31m
Director:
Raffaele Mertes
Writer:
Franco Bernini, Gareth Jones
Top Cast

Enrico Lo Verso
Judas

Aglaia Szyszkowitz
Sara

Mathieu Carrière
Pontius Pilatus

Hannes Jaenicke
Joseph von Arimathäa

Danny Quinn
Jesus

Manfred Zapatka
Venturius

Mathias Herrmann
Longinus

Francesco Pannofino
Pietro

Pierfrancesco Favino
Simone

Mehmet Günsür
Giovanni

Shel Shapiro
Otoniel

Todd Carter
Caifa
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