The Book of Life 25 years old

The Book of Life

The end of the millenium has taken on a certain significance in modern day prophecies. What happens if Jesus Christ has second thoughts about the Apocalypse? It is December 31, 1999 and New Year's Eve takes on new meaning when the Devil, Jesus Christ, and Christ's assistant Magdelina discuss and debate the end of the world, the opening of the seven seals, and the essence of being human.

Credits

The Book of Life Cast

Name Character
Martin Donovan He was 41, now 66 years old as Jesus Christ
Michael Ornstein He was 35, now 61 years old as Computer Wizard
James Urbaniak He was 35, now 60 years old as True Believer
Thomas Jay Ryan He was 36, now 61 years old as Satan
Miho Nikaido She was 32, now 58 years old as Edie
Martin Pfefferkorn as Martyr
Layla Alexander as Waitress
PJ Harvey She was 28, now 54 years old as Magdalena
Anna Köhler as Hotel Clerk

The Book of Life Crew

Name Department
Carole Scotta as Producer. Production
Simon Arnal as Associate Producer. Production
Matthew Myers as Producer. He was 13 (64) years old when He died Production
Matthew Myers as Unit Production Manager. He was 13 (64) years old when He died Production
Hal Hartley as Director. He was 38 (now 64) years old Directing
Hal Hartley as Writer. He was 38 (now 64) years old Writing
Caroline Benjo as Producer. Production
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The Book of Life (25 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, August 22, 1998
  • Runtime: 63 minutes