The Passion of the Christ
In this version of Christ's crucifixion, based on the New Testament, Judas expedites the downfall of Jesus (Jim Caviezel) by handing him over to the Roman Empire's handpicked officials. To the horror of his mother, Mary (Maia Morgenstern), Magdalen (Monica Bellucci), whom he saved from damnation, and his disciples, Jesus is condemned to death. He is tortured as he drags a crucifix to nearby Calvary, where he is nailed to the cross. He dies, but not before a last act of grace.
Jim Caviezel
Monica Bellucci
Maia Morgenstern
Hristo Shopov
Mel Gibson
Producer:
Bruce Davey, Mel Gibson, Stephen McEveety, Enzo Sisti
Written by:
Mel Gibson, Benedict Fitzgerald, William Fulco
Distributor:
Newmarket Films
$30 million
Box Office:
$611.9 million
Awards:
Academy Awards - Best Achievement in Cinematography (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score (Nominated)
Academy Awards - Best Achievement in Makeup (Nominated)
Metacritic Score:
47
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
49%