Judas: Close to Jesus(2001)
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Judas: Close to Jesus Synopsis
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.
Judas: Close to Jesus (2001) is a drama, fantasy and tv movie film directed by Raffaele Mertes, released on April 11, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Enrico Lo Verso, Aglaia Szyszkowitz, Mathieu Carrière and Hannes Jaenicke. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Raffaele Mertes
- Writers:
- Franco Bernini, Gareth Jones
- Producers:
- Luca Bernabei, Matilde Bernabei
- Production:
- Epsilon TV Production, Lux Vide
- Status:
- Released
Judas: Close to Jesus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Enrico Lo Verso
as Judas
Aglaia Szyszkowitz
as Sara
Mathieu Carrière
as Pontius Pilatus
Hannes Jaenicke
as Joseph von Arimathäa
Danny Quinn
as Jesus
Manfred Zapatka
as Venturius
Mathias Herrmann
as Longinus
Francesco Pannofino
as Pietro
Pierfrancesco Favino
as Simone
Mehmet Günsür
as Giovanni
Shel Shapiro
as Otoniel
- Todd Carter
Todd Carter
as Caifa
Key crew
Directed by Raffaele Mertes, written by Franco Bernini and Gareth Jones, produced by Luca Bernabei and Matilde Bernabei.
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Judas: Close to Jesus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 6 ratings.
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Judas: Close to Jesus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Judas: Close to Jesus online?
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Judas: Close to Jesus (2001) is available to stream on GOSPEL PLAY. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Judas: Close to Jesus?
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The main cast of Judas: Close to Jesus (2001) includes Enrico Lo Verso, Aglaia Szyszkowitz, Mathieu Carrière, Hannes Jaenicke and Danny Quinn. The film was directed by Raffaele Mertes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Judas: Close to Jesus released?
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Judas: Close to Jesus was released on April 11, 2001 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Judas: Close to Jesus worth watching?
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Judas: Close to Jesus (2001) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.