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Release Date:
25 February 2004 (USA)
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Tagline:
By his wounds, we were healed. more
Plot:
A film detailing the final hours and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 17 wins
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10 nominations
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Amazing film on multiple levels.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| James Caviezel | ... | Jesus | |
| Maia Morgenstern | ... | Mary | |
| Christo Jivkov | ... | John | |
| Francesco De Vito | ... | Peter | |
| Monica Bellucci | ... | Magdalen | |
| Mattia Sbragia | ... | Caiphas | |
| Toni Bertorelli | ... | Annas | |
| Luca Lionello | ... | Judas | |
| Hristo Shopov | ... | Pontius Pilate (as Hristo Naumov Shopov) | |
| Claudia Gerini | ... | Claudia Procles | |
| Fabio Sartor | ... | Abenader | |
| Giacinto Ferro | ... | Joseph of Arimathea | |
| Aleksander Mincer | ... | Nicodemus (as Olek Mincer) | |
| Sheila Mokhtari | ... | Woman in Audience | |
| Lucio Allocca | ... | Old Temple Guard |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Passion Recut (International: English title) (cut version) (USA) (recut version)
The Passion (USA) (working title)
The Passion of Christ (USA) (working title)
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The Passion (USA) (working title)
The Passion of Christ (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for sequences of graphic violence.
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Runtime:
127 min | 120 min (cut)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Certification:
Portugal:M/16 |
Japan:PG-12 |
Australia:M (edited version) |
China:(Banned) |
Argentina:16 |
Australia:MA |
Brazil:14 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) (edited version) |
Canada:16+ (Quebec) |
Canada:18A |
Chile:14 |
Denmark:15 |
Finland:K-18 |
France:-12 |
Germany:16 |
Hong Kong:III |
Iceland:16 |
Ireland:15A (edited version) |
Ireland:15PG (original rating) |
Ireland:15 (video rating) |
Italy:T |
Malaysia:(Banned) (except for Christians) |
Mexico:C |
Netherlands:16 |
New Zealand:R15 (edited version) |
New Zealand:R16 (original rating) |
Norway:15 |
Peru:14 |
Philippines:PG-13 |
Poland:15 |
Singapore:M18 |
South Korea:15 |
Spain:18 |
Sweden:15 |
UK:15 (re-rating) (edited version) |
UK:18 (original rating) |
USA:R (original rating) (certificate #40366) |
USA:Unrated (edited version)
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In a rarity for Hollywood releases, re-entered the #1 spot at the box office for the weekend of Good Friday, 2004.
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Goofs:
Continuity: In the opening scenes, when Jesus prays and gets arrested, his eyes are blue instead of computerized brown.
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Referenced in "The Thick of It: Spinners and Losers (#2.2)" (2007)
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Azeri
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Mel Gibson has done the impossible. He has created a tale of the Christ that works on three separate levels.
As a spiritual message, the film is overwhelming, bringing tears of renewal to the believers in the audience. Even if you are not a believer, though, I still think there is something in this for you.
As an historical observation, the film is brilliant, depicting the social and political dynamics of the Romans and Sanhedrin with clarity and accessibility. This is the most believable interpretation of what happened to Christ, and although I knew the story going in, I found myself getting caught in the narrative, hoping someone would realize that this was an innocent man and that the persecution would stop.
Finally, as a work of art, this film is unparalleled. Mel borrows from the works of Caravaggio, Puntarmo, Michelangelo and Leonardo et. al., as well as the Medieval Passion Plays. As one who was made to study this in college, it all came back to me in a graphic context, with production design so amazing that it felt like I was going back in time, that I was seeing Jesus and Pilate and Peter and Mary.
This film will rock your world, and that's an understatement. One of the most beautiful films I have seen.