Golgotha
1935 Drama   

 

Review
One of Julien Duvivier’s most ambitious and controversial films is this character-based adaption of the Gospels of the New Testament, which relates the last few days of Jesus Christ.  Lacking the excessive grandeur and pretensions of subsequent productions (particularly those originating from Hollywood), Duvivier’s Golgotha has a quiet understated humility which serves its subject well, although a modern cinema audience will probably find the film unbearably slow and static.  The film is perhaps most impressive for its cast list, which brings together some of the finest screen actors of its period, including Harry Baur and Jean Gabin.

© James Travers 2002

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  Director: Julien Duvivier
Starring: Robert Le Vigan, Harry Baur, Jean Gabin, Edwige Feuillère, Juliette Verneuil

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Credits
  • Director: Julien Duvivier
  • Script: Julien Duvivier
  • Photo: Marc Fossard, Robert Juillard, Jules Kruger, René Ribault
  • Music: Jacques Ibert
  • Cast: Robert Le Vigan (Jesus-Christ), Harry Baur (Herod), Jean Gabin (Ponce Pilate), Edwige Feuillère (Claudia), Juliette Verneuil (Mary), Vanah Yami (Marie-Madeleine), Hubert Prélier (Peter), Lucas Gridoux (Judas)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Runtime: 95 min; B&W
  • Aka: Behold the Man; Ecce Homo



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