The Penitent Thief

The Penitent Thief is a drama and fantasy film that follows the lives of the two men crucified beside Jesus. The story traces the experiences of Dismas and his brother Jotham, as well as another young man named Gestas. After facing tragedy and injustice caused by a violent gang of thieves and a cruel Roman centurion, the three men struggle to survive. Along their journey toward their eventual execution, they encounter Jesus and various other biblical figures while attempting to escape their predetermined fate.

The film was directed by Lucas Miles and written by Don E. Willis. The production was handled by 4:13 Films and Miles Media in the United States. The cast features Kevin Sorbo as King Herod, James Russo as Castor, and Major Dodge as Gabriel, with additional roles played by Stelio Savante, Krista Bradley, and Xiomara Bermudez. Released on February 25, 2021, the movie has a runtime of 93 minutes. Audience reception is mixed and generally low, as shown by a 2.9 rating on IMDb from 275 votes and a 5.7 rating on TMDB from 28 votes.