| Pontius Pilate | |
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1962 US Theatrical Poster |
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| Directed by | Gian Paolo Callegari Irving Rapper |
| Produced by | Glomer Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France |
| Written by | Oreste Biancoli Gian Paolo Callegari Gino De Santis |
| Starring | Jean Marais Jeanne Crain |
| Music by | Angelo Francesco Lavagnino |
| Release date(s) | 15 February 1962 (Italy); 22 June 1962 (France); 1967 (USA) |
| Running time | 100 minutes; 93 minutes (Spain); 103 minutes (West Germany) |
| Country | Italy, France |
| Language | Italian |
Pontius Pilate (Italian: Ponzio Pilato, French: Ponce Pilate) is a Italian drama film from 1962, directed by Gian Paolo Callegari and Irving Rapper, written by Oreste Biancoli, starring Jean Marais and Jeanne Crain.[1][2][3]
The film was known under the titles: "Ponce Pilate" (France), "Poncio Pilatos" (Spain), "Pontius Pilate" (UK / USA), "Pontius Pilatus – Statthalter des Grauens" (Germany).[4]
John Drew Barrymore played both characters - Judas Iscariot and Jesus of Nazareth.[5]
The scenario was 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.[6]
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. Realised on 15 February 1962.
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