the passion of the christ (2004)
Directed by Mel Gibson, The Passion of the Christ is a biblical drama that follows Jesus Christ in his final 12 hours before and during the crucifixion. Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, the 2004 film was highly controversial for its graphic violence, but it was a box office success.
The Passion of the Christ
- Director
- Mel Gibson
- Release Date
- March 15, 2004
- Studio(s)
- 20th Century
- Distributor(s)
- 20th Century , Warner Bros. Pictures
- Cast
- Jim Caviezel , Monica Bellucci , Maia Morgenstern
- Writers
- Mel Gibson
- Runtime
- 127minutes
- Budget
- $30million
Summary
Directed by Mel Gibson, The Passion of the Christ is a biblical drama that follows Jesus Christ in his final 12 hours before and during the crucifixion. Starring Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, the 2004 film was highly controversial for its graphic violence, but it was a box office success.
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