The Illumination
Synopsis
Set in Biblical times, this tells the story of how Jesus affected the lives of two people: Joseph, a young Jewish man, and Maximums, a centurion in the Roman army.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 5, 1912
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles L. Gaskill
- Original Title
- The Illumination
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles L. Gaskill
Department Leadership Roster
Charles L. Gaskill
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Illumination
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What is The Illumination about?
Set in Biblical times, this tells the story of how Jesus affected the lives of two people: Joseph, a young Jewish man, and Maximums, a centurion in the Roman army.
Who directed The Illumination?
The Illumination was directed by Charles L. Gaskill.
Who stars in The Illumination?
The principal cast of The Illumination includes Tom Powers, Rosemary Theby, Helen Gardner, Harry Northrup, Wallace Reid.
When was The Illumination released and how long is it?
The Illumination was released in 1912 with a total runtime of 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Illumination?
The Illumination holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).