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The Passion of the Christ

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the passion of the christ

Starring:

James Caviezel, Monica Bellucci, Rosalinda Celentano, Sergio Rubini, Maia Morgenstern.

Director:

Mel Gibson.

Release Date:

February 25th, 2004.

MPAA Rating:

R for sequences of graphic violence.

Distributor:

Newmarket Film Group.

Description:

This film tells the story of the last 12 hours in the life of Jesus (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.

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