The Passion of the Christ Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

This film tells the story of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus (Jim Caviezel), on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem. This film's script is based upon several sources, including the diaries of St. Anne Catherine Emmerich (1774-1824) as collected in the book, "The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ", "The Mystical City of God" by St. Mary of Agreda, and the New Testament books of John, Luke, Mark and Matthew.

Drama Historical Faith

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Passion of the Christ.

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  Jim Caviezel

  Sound of Freedom, The Resurrection of the Christ

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  Monica Bellucci

  Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Lord of War

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  Maia Morgenstern

  What About Love

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  Francesco Cabras

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  Rosalinda Celentano

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  Claudia Gerini

  The Unknown Woman

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  Ivano Marescotti

  King Arthur

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  Matt Patresi

  I Am David, The Order

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  Sergio Rubini

Crew Behind the Film

The The Passion of the Christ behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Mel Gibson last directed Flight Risk and Hacksaw Ridge.

Director

Mel Gibson

Screenwriters

Ben Fitzgerald
Mel Gibson

Producers

Bruce Davey
Mel Gibson
Stephen McEveety

Production Details

What we know about the The Passion of the Christ movie production.

Production Updates for The Passion of the Christ

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed The Passion of the Christ movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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