When Jesus is taken off the cross at Golgotha, Thomas arrives. Like most other disciples, he worriedly took refuge with friends in Jerusalem after Jesus's arrest. After Jesus's burial, the disciples decide to leave Jerusalem quickly, but Thomas refuses to leave Jesus' body behind, as he fears that the tomb may be desecrated.
Acting
Ricky Tognazzi's exhausted, desperate Thomas carries every scene.
Production
Surprisingly authentic Jerusalem sets for a TV budget.
Director
Raffaele Mertes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a six-film Italian TV series on Jesus's disciples; Thomas was the only one released internationally.
The film's 'Thomas stays behind' plot is entirely extra-biblical—scripture says nothing of this vigil, making it fascinating Catholic devotional imagination.
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