Jim Caviezel stars as Jesus Christ, Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene and Maia Morgenstern as the Virgin Mary in Mel Gibson’s ‘La Pasión de Cristo‘ (The Passion of the Christ), a 2004 biblical epic focusing on the final twelve hours of…
Main cast
- Jesus ChristJim CaviezelMain
- Mary MagdaleneMonica BellucciMain
- Virgin MaryMaia MorgensternMain
- Pontius PilateHristo ShopovMain
- CaiaphasMattia SbragiaMain
Supporting cast
- Claudia ProclesClaudia GeriniSupp
- Simon of CyreneJarreth MerzSupp
- VeronicaSabrina ImpacciatoreSupp
- SatanRosalinda CelentanoSupp
- Judas IscariotLuca LionelloSupp
- John the ApostleHristo ZhivkovSupp
- Peter the ApostleFrancesco De VitoSupp
- Herod AntipasLuca De DominicisSupp
Guest & voice
- LonginusRoberto BestazzoniGuest
- Dismas (the Good Thief)Sergio RubiniGuest
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About this cast
Mel Gibson’s ‘La Pasión de Cristo’ is a historically detailed and controversial depiction of the Passion of Jesus Christ. It features Jim Caviezel in a powerful performance as Christ, supported by Monica Bellucci as Mary Magdalene and Maia Morgenstern as the Virgin Mary. The film uses Aramaic, Latin and Hebrew dialogue with subtitles.
FAQs
Who plays Jesus in La Pasión de Cristo?
Jesus is played by American actor Jim Caviezel.
Who plays Mary Magdalene in La Pasión de Cristo?
Mary Magdalene is portrayed by Italian actress Monica Bellucci.
Who plays the Virgin Mary in La Pasión de Cristo?
The Virgin Mary is played by Romanian actress Maia Morgenstern.
What languages are spoken in La Pasión de Cristo?
The film features dialogue in Aramaic, Latin and Hebrew, with English subtitles.
Is La Pasión de Cristo a TV series or a film?
It is a 2004 feature film directed by Mel Gibson, not a TV series.
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