The Final Inquiry

Set in Palestine around 35 or 36 A.D., this historical drama follows a Roman official named Taurus who is dispatched by Emperor Tiberius. His mission is to investigate the death of Jesus of Nazareth and the reports that he has returned from the dead. Accompanied by a Germanic companion, Taurus seeks to find the body or the tomb of the Nazarene to stop growing unrest and dispel rumors that threaten Roman authority. During his search, he faces opposition from Pontius Pilate.

The film was directed by Giulio Base and marks the first of four listed works in his directorial chronology. It features a cast that includes Daniele Liotti, Dolph Lundgren, Mónica Cruz, Hristo Shopov, Christo Jivkov, and Max von Sydow. Produced by companies including Nu Image and Millennium Media, the project had a budget of 8 million USD and earned the same amount at the worldwide box office. Audience reception was mixed, with the film receiving a rating of 5.3/10 from 1,500 votes on IMDb and a 4.8/10 from 45 votes on TMDB.