Judas

This drama explores the events of the Passion from the perspective of Judas Iscariot. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, Judas joins Jesus in the hope that he is the Messiah who will liberate the people. As Jesus creates conflict with the Roman administration and religious leaders in Jerusalem, Judas betrays him. He does so believing that forcing a direct confrontation with these opponents will prove Jesus is the Messiah and serve the best interests of his nation. The story concludes with the crucifixion of Jesus and the suicide of Judas.

The television movie was directed by Charles Robert Carner, following his work on Vanishing Point and Red Water. The screenplay was written by Tom Fontana. The film features Johnathon Schaech in the title role, alongside Jonathan Scarfe as Jesus Christ and Tim Matheson as Pontius Pilate. Other cast members include Rory Kinnear, Fiona Glascott, and Owen Teale. Produced by Paramount Television Studios, Paulist Productions, and Fatima Productions, the project had a budget of 5 million USD.