From Academy Award winning director Mel Gibson, comes a profound story of courage and sacrifice depicting the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus Christ. Featuring stunning cinematography and an inspired performance by Jim Caviezel, The Passion of the Christ is a triumphant and uncompromising filmmaking achievement that touches the lives of everyone who sees it.

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.

Cast: James Caviezel Monica Bellucci Rosalinda Celentano Sergio Rubini Mattia Sbragia Claudia Gerini Luca Lionello Hristo Naumov Shopov Maia Morgenstern Hristo Jivkov Ivano Marescotti

Credits: Director: Mel Gibson Screenwriter: Ben Fitzgerald Screenwriter: Mel Gibson Executive Producer: Enzo Sisti Cinematographer: Caleb Deschanel Composer: John Debney Producer: Bruce Davey Screenwriter: Benedict Fitzgerald Producer: Mel Gibson Producer: Stephen McEveety

Rated R for sequences of graphic violence

Note: Video is in VHS / NTSC format. Not available in PAL format.