The Body
2001 · Movie · PG-13 · 109 min · ★ 5.5 · 17% critics
A hidden tomb in Jerusalem reveals an ancient crucified skeleton, along with clues that suggest it could be tied to a figure central to Christian belief. As investigators dig for answers, the discovery ignites a volatile clash of faith, politics, and competing agendas, drawing in religious authorities, government forces, and extremists willing to risk lives to control the truth.
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Details
- Years
- 2001
- Release date
- 2001-04-13
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Critic score
- 17/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.5/10 (232 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like faith-meets-politics mysteries and archaeological what-if thrillers with steady tension; Not for you if you want tight plotting, minimal talk, or a more grounded intrigue like The Order.
Pros: intriguing premise; strong lead performances; Jerusalem setting | Cons: messy screenplay; predictable terrorist subplot; uneven pacing
Themes
- israel
- rome, italy
- archeology
Cast & crew
Antonio Banderas
as Father Matt Gutierrez
Olivia Williams
as Sharon Golban
Jason Flemyng
as Father Walter Winstead
John Shrapnel
as Moshe Cohen
Derek Jacobi
as Father Lavelle
- LL
Lillian Lux
as Mother
John Wood
as Cardinal Pesci
Makram J. Khoury
as Nasir Hamid
Vernon Dobtcheff
as Monsignor
Ian McNeice
as Dr. Sproul
Directed by Jonas McCord