The Miracle Maker (1999)

Ian Holm: Pontius Pilate

Quotes 

• Pontius Pilate : There are Jews from all over the Empire gathering here along the whole of Judea and the disgusting pilgrims from the North. They're the worst, the Galileans. Oh, but I hear you've already put down a little revolt up there.

  Tribune : One hundred and seventeen crucified sir.

  Pontius Pilate : And the ringleader?

  Tribune : Barabbas and the others? We thought...

  Pontius Pilate : Ah ah. Public execution of rebels on the day of freedom? Very good tribune.

  Tribune : [salutes]  Hail Caesar, son of the Gods.

  Pontius Pilate : Hail Caesar... but don't let them hear you talk of 'The Gods'.

• Pontius Pilate : Who is he, and what has he done?

  Ben Azra : Jesus, from Galilee.

  Pontius Pilate : Jesus? Oh, is this the man?

  Annas : He opposes paying taxes to Caesar!

  Pontius Pilate : In other words he shares your opinion. And?

• Pontius Pilate : Who are you? Where do really come from? Don't you realise I have the power to release you or to crucify you?

  Jesus : You would have no power over me if hadn't been given to you from above.

  Pontius Pilate : From above? Who are you?

• Pontius Pilate : Don't you want your King?

  Caiaphas : The only King we want is Caesar, and if you do nothing about this, then you are no friend of Caesar.

  Pontius Pilate : ...I'm washing my hands of this... of all of you.

  [sighs] 

  Pontius Pilate : Deal with their King according to Roman law.