Pontius Pilate (, ) is an Italian drama film from 1962, directed by Gian Paolo Callegari and Irving Rapper, written by Oreste Biancoli, starring Jean Marais and Jeanne Crain.Ponzio Pilato (1962) at the Films de France
The film is known under the titles: Ponce Pilate (France), Poncio Pilatos (Spain), Pontius Pilate (UK / US), Pontius Pilatus – Statthalter des Grauens (Germany).Ponzio Pilato (1962) - The Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film and Television
John Drew Barrymore plays the characters of both Judas Iscariot and Jesus of Nazareth.Pontius Pilate (1962) - The New York Times
The scenario is based mainly on the Gospel of John. The following biblical passages are quoted in the film: Matthew 27:11; Mark 15:2; Luke 23:1; John 18:33; 18:37; John 18:38; 19:9-11; Matthew 27:24; Deuteronomy 21:6-7; John 19:19-21; 19:22.Poncio Pilatos | 1962 - pejino.com
This film takes a perspective on events surrounding the Passion of Jesus Christ by focusing on Pontius Pilate, the Procurator of Judea who condemned Him to death. Pilate is a man for whom nothing seems to go as planned.
The film was produced in Italy and released there on 15 February 1962.
Plot Pontius Pilate, on trial by Emperor Caligula for abuse of power, recounts the events that led to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Cast Jean Marais: Pontius Pilate Jeanne Crain: Claudia Procula Basil Rathbone: Caiaphas Letícia Román: Sarah John Drew Barrymore: Judas, Jesus Massimo Serato: Nicodemus Riccardo Garrone: Galba Livio Lorenzon: Barabbas Gianni Garko: Jonathan Roger Tréville: Aaron El Mesin Carlo Giustini: Decio Dante DiPaolo: Simone Paul Muller: Mehlik Alfredo Varelli: Joseph of Arimathea Manuela Ballard: Ester (as Manoela Ballard) Raffaella Carrà: Jessica
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External links
at the Films de France Ponzio Pilato (1962) at the World Cinema