The Body

2001, Drama, 1h 49m

15 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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Movie Info

At the dawn of the new millennium, in the cradle of faith that is Jerusalem, two seemingly mismatched people from different worlds and cultures - Vatican-appointed Jesuit priest Matt Gutierrez (Antonio Banderas) and Israeli archaeologist Sharon Golban (Olivia Williams) - make a tenuous alliance to investigate a find that not only threatens the very foundations of western religion, but also blow apart the region's fragile peace.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Violent Sequences|Brief Language)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    Arabic
  • Director:
    Jonas McCord
  • Producer:
    Rudy Cohen
  • Writer:
    Jonas McCord
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $33.6K
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Lionsgate Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Digital, Surround

Cast & Crew

Antonio Banderas
Father Matt Gutierrez
Olivia Williams
Sharon Golban
John Shrapnel
Moshe Cohen
Derek Jacobi
Father Lavelle
Jason Flemyng
Father Walter Winstead
John Wood
Cardinal Pesci
Vernon Dobtcheff
Monsignor
Ian McNeice
Dr. Sproul
Jonas McCord
Director
Jonas McCord
Writer
Rudy Cohen
Producer
Limor Diamant
Associate Producer
Diane Sillan Isaacs
Executive Producer
Nathalie Kassirer
Assistant Producer
Serge Colbert
Original Music
Vilmos Zsigmond
Cinematographer
Lesley Walker
Film Editing
Celestia Fox
Casting
Illana Diamant
Casting
Allan Starski
Production Design
Nenad Pecur
Art Director
Giora Porter
Art Director
William A. Cimino
Set Decoration
Caroline Harris
Costume Design
Limor Diamant
Unit Production Manager
Nick Heckstall-Smith
First Assistant Director
Tamar Ichilov
Second Assistant Director
Itai Tamir
First Assistant Director
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Critic Reviews for The Body

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Full Review… Nev Pierce BBC.com Full Review… Elvis Mitchell New York Times Full Review… Susan Granger www.susangranger.com Full Review… Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Full Review… Luke Y. Thompson New Times Full Review… Eric Lurio Greenwich Village Gazette Full Review… Ted Murphy Baseline.Hollywood.com Full Review… Ryan Cracknell Apollo Guide Full Review… Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Full Review… Luisa F. Ribeiro Boxoffice Magazine
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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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