Pontius Pilate
Ponzio Pilato
“A Spectacular Drama of Raging Passions...Bitter Conflicts and Bloody Intrigues!”
Synopsis
The events that culminated with the Passion of Christ seen from the perspective of Pontius Pilate, the Procurator of Judea who unwillingly condemned Christ to death. Based on the biblical Gospel of John.
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Jean Marais
Ponzio Pilato
Jeanne Crain
Claudia Procula
Basil Rathbone
Caiaphas
Letícia Román
Sarah
Massimo Serato
Nicodemus
Riccardo Garrone
Galba
Livio Lorenzon
Barabbas
Gianni Garko
Jonathan
John Drew Barrymore
Judas / Jesus
Roger Tréville
Aaron El Mesin
Carlo Giustini
Decio
Dante DiPaolo
Simone
Paul Müller
Mehlik
Alfredo Varelli
Giuseppe d'Arimatea
Manuela Ballard
Ester
Emma Baron
Dirce
Raffaella Carrà
Jessica
Aldo Pini
Isaac
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1967
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gian Paolo Callegari, Irving Rapper
- Screenplay & Story
- Gino De Santis, Guy Elmes, Ivo Perilli, Oreste Biancoli, Gian Paolo Callegari, Josette France, Guglielmo Santangelo
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- Ponzio Pilato
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France, Glomer Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gian Paolo Callegari, Irving Rapper
Gino De Santis, Guy Elmes, Ivo Perilli, Oreste Biancoli, Gian Paolo Callegari, Josette France, Guglielmo Santangelo
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Massimo Dallamano
Renzo Lucidi
Enzo Merolle
Department Leadership Roster
Gian Paolo Callegari
Director
Irving Rapper
Director
Gino De Santis
Screenplay
Guy Elmes
Screenplay
Ottavio Scotti
Production Design
Ivo Perilli
Screenplay
Oreste Biancoli
Screenplay
Gian Paolo Callegari
Screenplay
Josette France
Screenplay
Guglielmo Santangelo
Screenplay
Massimo Dallamano
Director of Photography
Ugo Pericoli
Costume Design
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Enzo Merolle
Producer
Renzo Lucidi
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pontius Pilate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pontius Pilate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pontius Pilate about?
The events that culminated with the Passion of Christ seen from the perspective of Pontius Pilate, the Procurator of Judea who unwillingly condemned Christ to death. Based on the biblical Gospel of John.
Who directed Pontius Pilate?
Pontius Pilate was directed by Gian Paolo Callegari, Irving Rapper.
Who stars in Pontius Pilate?
The principal cast of Pontius Pilate includes Jean Marais, Jeanne Crain, Basil Rathbone, Letícia Román, Massimo Serato.
When was Pontius Pilate released and how long is it?
Pontius Pilate was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Pontius Pilate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pontius Pilate was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pontius Pilate?
Pontius Pilate holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).