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The Body

  • 2001
  • PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
8.7K
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Antonio Banderas in The Body (2001)
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A crucified body dated back to the first century A.D is uncovered at an ancient cave in Jerusalem. Trouble ensues as word spreads.A crucified body dated back to the first century A.D is uncovered at an ancient cave in Jerusalem. Trouble ensues as word spreads.A crucified body dated back to the first century A.D is uncovered at an ancient cave in Jerusalem. Trouble ensues as word spreads.

  • Director
    • Jonas McCord
  • Writers
    • Richard Sapir
    • Jonas McCord
  • Stars
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Olivia Williams
    • John Shrapnel
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    8.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jonas McCord
    • Writers
      • Richard Sapir
      • Jonas McCord
    • Stars
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Olivia Williams
      • John Shrapnel
    • 87User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 21Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top Cast24

    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Father Matt Gutierrez
    Olivia Williams
    Olivia Williams
    • Sharon Golban
    John Shrapnel
    John Shrapnel
    • Moshe Cohen
    Derek Jacobi
    Derek Jacobi
    • Father Lavelle
    Jason Flemyng
    Jason Flemyng
    • Father Walter Winstead
    Lillian Lux
    • Mother
    John Wood
    John Wood
    • Cardinal Pesci
    Makram Khoury
    Makram Khoury
    • Nasir Hamid
    • (as Makram J. Khoury)
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Monsignor
    Ian McNeice
    Ian McNeice
    • Dr. Sproul
    Mohammad Bakri
    Mohammad Bakri
    • Abu Yusef
    • (as Muhamed Bakri)
    Yoav Dekelbaum
    • Avi
    • (as Yoav Deckelbaum)
    Sami Samir
    Sami Samir
    • Achmed
    Jordan Licht
    • Dorene
    Limor Goldstein
    Limor Goldstein
    • Galic
    Ariel Horowitz
    • Reb Nechtal
    • (as Ariel Horovitz)
    Roi Horowitz
    • Zalman
    • (as Roi Horovitz)
    Shai Sharabi
    • Street Urchin
    • Director
      • Jonas McCord
    • Writers
      • Richard Sapir
      • Jonas McCord
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews87

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    Reviewers say 'The Body' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      This movie had been in development for fifteen years, with Universal Pictures intending to distribute and Liam Neeson set to star. In the end, the project was dropped after Universal became nervous about the religious themes.
    • Goofs
      When Matt goes to visit Father Lavelle, Father Lavelle refers to Mark 18:21. Mark only has 16 chapters. Then later he refers to Mark 13:21.
    • Quotes
      • Moshe Cohen: Religion is not based on rational system of proofs. It survives because of human need.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Freddy Got Fingered/The Body/Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles/The Center of the World/Keep the River on Your Right (2001)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • December 13, 2001 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • 聖經密碼戰
    • Filming locations
      • Jerusalem, Israel
    • Production companies
      • MDP Worldwide
      • Helkon Media
      • Green Moon Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,849
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,988
      • Apr 22, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $280,777
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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