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The Passion of The Christ
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Synopsis
Mel Gibson's well-publicized production The Passion of the Christ concerns the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth. The dialogue is spoken in the ancient Aramaic language, along with Latin and Hebrew. In the Garden of Gethsemane near the Mount of Olives, Jesus (James Caviezel) is betrayed by Judas Iscariot (Luca Lionello). Jesus is condemned to death for blasphemy and brought before Pontius Pilate (Hristo Naumov Shopov), the Roman governor of Judea, for sentencing. The roaring crowd demand his death, so Pilate orders his crucifixion. Jesus is severely beaten and made to carry his cross up to Golgotha, the hill outside Jerusalem, where he is nailed to the cross. Romanian theatrical actress Maia Morgenstern plays Mary, Mother of God, and Italian superstar Monica Bellucci plays Mary Magdalene. Amid much controversy involving Gibson and various religious organizations, The Passion of the Christ received an international theatrical release in February of 2004. In March 2005, Gibson released an unrated version of the film, dubbed The Passion Recut, that eliminated five to six minutes of the more graphic scenes of flogging and crucifixion. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

Cast

James Caviezel Jesus Christ
Fabio Sartor Abenader
Mattia Sbragia Caiphas
Sergio Rubini Dismas
Claudia Gerini Claudia Procles
Luca Lionello Judas
Monica Bellucci Mary Magdalene
Mat Patresi Janus
Maia Morgenstern Mary
Giovanni Capalbo Cassius
Rosalinda Celentano Satan
Toni Bertorelli Annas
Hristo Shopov Pontius Pilate
Olek Mincer Nicodemus
Hristo Jivkov John
Robert Bestazzoni Malchus
Jarreth Merz Simon
Francesco Cabras Gesmas
Emilio De Marchi A Scornful Roman
Francesco De Vito Peter
Lello Giulivo A Brutish Roman
Abel Jafry Second Temple Officer
Roberto Visconti A Scornful Roman
Giancinto Ferro Joseph of Arimathea
Adel Ben Ayed Thomas
Chokri Ben Zagden James
Luca De Dominicis Herod
Pedro Sarubbi Barabbas

Production Crew

Daniela Pareschi Art Director
Luscri Pierfranco Art Director
Nazzareno Piana Art Director
Shaila Rubin Casting
Caleb Deschanel Cinematographer
John Debney Composer (Music Score)
Maurizio Millenotti Costume Designer
Mel Gibson Director
John Wright Editor
Enzo Sisti Executive Producer
Rachel Griffiths First Assistant Director
Sergio Ercolessi First Assistant Director
Christien Tinsley Makeup
Greg Cannom Makeup Special Effects
Keith Vanderlaan Makeup Special Effects
Bruce Davey Producer
Mel Gibson Producer
Stephen McEveety Producer
Francesco Frigeri Production Designer
Benedict Fitzgerald Screenwriter
Mel Gibson Screenwriter
Ted Rae Second Unit Director
Carlo Gervasi Set Decorator
Maurizio Argentieri Sound/Sound Designer
Stefano Mioni Stunts Coordinator
Keith Vanderlaan Visual Effects
Ted Rae Visual Effects Supervisor
Year: 2004
Runtime: 126
Country: Italy
MPAA Rating: R
for sequences of graphic violence
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Icon Productions
Marquis Films

Release
February 25, 2004 (USA)
by Icon Productions
Newmarket Films

Awards
2004 - Best Popular Movie - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2004 - Freedom of Expression - National Board of Review