The Disputation

1986 ""

The Disputation

8.5 | 1h5m | en | Drama

In 1263, King James I of Aragon organizes a debate between representatives of Judaism and Christianity regarding whether or not Jesus was the Messiah.

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8.5 | 1h5m | en | Drama , History | More Info

Released: December. 21,1986 | Released Producted By: Electric Rainbow , Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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In 1263, King James I of Aragon organizes a debate between representatives of Judaism and Christianity regarding whether or not Jesus was the Messiah.

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Cast

Christopher Lee , Toyah Willcox , Bob Peck

Director

Geoffrey Sax

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Christopher Lee

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Bob Peck

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Reviews

karlpov Christopher Lee's performance as the King of Aragon, whose fairness and basic decency overcome his piety, is the standout here. At the request of the Catholic establishment, he sets up a "disputation" (public debate) between the leader of the local Jewish community and a Jewish convert now esteemed as a brilliant clergyman. The Jewish leader sees all too well that even (or especially) if he wins, he'll lose, but the King pushes him with well-meant promises to do the right thing. The King finds to his sorrow that the consequences are not entirely within his control. It's unfortunate that the veteran Lee has rarely had such occasion to demonstrate his very real talent.