Golgotha
1935 · 95 min · ★ 7.3 · History, Adventure, Drama
The final days of Jesus from the time he enters the city of Jerusalem. Viewed as a threat, it is decided that he must be captured, tried, and executed as a criminal, a plan aided and abetted by disciple Judas Iscariot.
Directed by Julien Duvivier · Written by Julien Duvivier
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Harry Baur Hérode -
Robert Le Vigan Jésus Christ -
Charles Granval Caïphe -
Jean Gabin Ponce Pilate -
Edwige Feuillère Claudia Procula -
Lucas Gridoux Judas Iscariot -
Edmond van Daële Gerson - M Marcel Chabrier Joseph d’Arimathie
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Henri Étiévant -
Elmire Vautier Hérodiade (uncredited) -
Max Maxudian -
Marcel Lupovici
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