Judas: Close to Jesus

Judas: Close to Jesus

1h 31m 2001 Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie Italy
Budget: - Revenue: -

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.

Director

Raffaele Mertes

Writer

Franco Bernini, Gareth Jones