The Friends of Jesus: Thomas

The Friends of Jesus: Thomas

2001 · 91 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie

When Jesus is taken off the cross at Golgotha, Thomas arrives. Like most other disciples, he worriedly took refuge with friends in Jerusalem after Jesus's arrest. After Jesus's burial, the disciples decide to leave Jerusalem quickly, but Thomas refuses to leave Jesus' body behind, as he fears that the tomb may be desecrated.

Directed by Raffaele Mertes · Written by Gareth Jones

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Ricky Tognazzi Thomas
Maria Grazia Cucinotta Maria Magdalena
Roberta Armani Johanna
Mathieu Carrière Pilatus
Enrica Maria Modugno Maria
Danny Quinn Jesus
Mehmet Günsür Giovanni
Hannes Jaenicke Joseph von Arimathäa
Mathias Herrmann Longinus
Manfred Zapatka Venturius
Matt Patresi Barabba
Pierfrancesco Favino Simone

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