The Body

2001

The Body

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A catholic priest investigates an archaeological discovery in the Middle East of a crucified body believed to be the remains of Jesus Christ.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (for some violent sequences and brief language)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Directed By:
    Jonas McCord
  • Written By:
    Jonas McCord
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  • Studio:
    Lions Gate

Cast

Antonio Banderas
as Father Matt Gutierrez
Olivia Williams
as Sharon Golban
Derek Jacobi
as Father Lavelle
Jason Flemyng
as Father Walter Winstead
John Shrapnel
as Moshe Cohen
John Wood
as Cardinal Pesci
Makram Khoury
as Nasir Hamid
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Monsignor
Ian McNeice
as Dr. Sproul
Mohammed Bakri
as Abu Yusef
Mohammad Bakri
as Aby Yusef
Yoav Dekelbaum
as Avi
Sami Samir
as Achmel
Limor Goldstein
as Galic
Ariel Horowitz
as Reb Necheal
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Audience Reviews for The Body

  • Aug 27, 2011
    Has a twist ending! Good movie to start a Christianity vs Atheism debate.
    Sean G Super Reviewer
  • May 07, 2008
    The beginning of this movies sounds and looks incredibly intriguing. The bones of a crucified person found in a tomb, and he could be Jesus! Thats enough to get anyone interested. Unfortunately, everything falls apart after that. The acting is atrocious, the dialogue sounds like its been written by a 12 year old, and the stories interesting premise falls victim to pointless action and chase scenes, with the bones of Christ being tossed back and forth from one person to another This is one of the most terrible films i've seen in a long time, and the only reason i had to watch it, was because it was for religion class. But i'm still pondering the question as to why my teacher chose this film to watch, as it is incredibly stupid
    Caius C Super Reviewer
  • Mar 22, 2008
    Great premise, but wasted.
    Anthony V Super Reviewer
  • Apr 10, 2007
    Antonio Banderas is a priest sent by the Vatican to verify the remains of a body thought to be that of Christ. Cue half-arsed discussions on theology, much hand wringing and some cobblers about arab terrorists who want to kidnap the bag of bones for reasons not explained. In turns dull and absurd, it's nothing but a dreary workmanlike thriller that's poorly directed and cheap looking. A waste of time.
    xGary X Super Reviewer
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