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Interview with Pontius Pilate

1980Movie28 minEnglish

A twentieth century TV journalist conducts an exclusive first century interview with Pontius Pilate thirty years after Christ's death. Go back in time to 64 A.D. with interviewer newsman Theodore Michael (Don Porter). As he speaks with Pontius Pilate (Guy Stockwell) and his wife Claudia Procula (Lesley Woods), Pilate reveals his innermost thoughts about Jesus' trial and the Good Friday judgment.

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Director: Michael TolanGenres: Drama, History

Plot Summary

This historical drama attempts to present the perspective of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea, during the time of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It explores his internal struggles, his responsibilities as a Roman official, and his fateful decisions in the face of religious and political pressures. The film delves into the complexities of his role in one of history's most significant events.

Critical Reception

Information regarding the critical reception of the 1980 film 'Pontius Pilate' is scarce, as it was a made-for-television movie with limited theatrical release and subsequent archival presence. Contemporary reviews are difficult to find, and its impact on film history is minimal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Limited availability makes consensus difficult to ascertain.
  • Appears to be a less widely distributed or discussed film.
  • Focuses on a historical figure's perspective during a pivotal religious event.

Google audience: Due to the film's obscurity, there is no discernible consensus on what Google users specifically liked or disliked.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Pontius Pilate' and aired as a television film, rather than a major theatrical release.

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