The Miracle Maker (1999)
Ian Holm: Pontius Pilate
Quotes
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Pontius Pilate : There are Jews from all over the Empire gathering here along the whole of Judea and the disgusting pilgrims from the North. They're the worst, the Galileans. Oh, but I hear you've already put down a little revolt up there.
Tribune : One hundred and seventeen crucified sir.
Pontius Pilate : And the ringleader?
Tribune : Barabbas and the others? We thought...
Pontius Pilate : Ah ah. Public execution of rebels on the day of freedom? Very good tribune.
Tribune : [salutes] Hail Caesar, son of the Gods.
Pontius Pilate : Hail Caesar... but don't let them hear you talk of 'The Gods'.
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Pontius Pilate : Who is he, and what has he done?
Ben Azra : Jesus, from Galilee.
Pontius Pilate : Jesus? Oh, is this the man?
Annas : He opposes paying taxes to Caesar!
Pontius Pilate : In other words he shares your opinion. And?
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Pontius Pilate : Who are you? Where do really come from? Don't you realise I have the power to release you or to crucify you?
Jesus : You would have no power over me if hadn't been given to you from above.
Pontius Pilate : From above? Who are you?
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Pontius Pilate : Don't you want your King?
Caiaphas : The only King we want is Caesar, and if you do nothing about this, then you are no friend of Caesar.
Pontius Pilate : ...I'm washing my hands of this... of all of you.
[sighs]
Pontius Pilate : Deal with their King according to Roman law.