Tito Valerio Tauro (played by Keith Carradine) is a protagonist in The Inquiry.
A Roman investigator sent by Emperor Tiberius to Judea to verify claims of Jesus's resurrection. He is initially blocked by Pontius Pilate, later guided by Claudia Procula to the burial site, and eventually meets Mary of Magdala to learn about Jesus's disciples. He is ultimately assassinated in the desert by Pilate. Ponzio Pilato (played by Harvey Keitel) is a protagonist in The Inquiry.
The Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death and initially stops Taurus from investigating. He fabricates a story about discovering the body to close the case. Driven by vengeance, he later orders the assassination of Taurus in the desert. Claudia Procula (played by Phyllis Logan) appears in The Inquiry.
Pilate's wife who supports Taurus's investigation due to her appreciation of Jesus's teachings. She assists him by revealing the location of Jesus's burial site, playing a key role in facilitating his search for the truth. Trifone (played by Angelo Infanti) appears in The Inquiry.
Maria di Magdala (played by Lina Sastri) appears in The Inquiry.
A follower of Jesus who runs a leper colony outside Jerusalem. Taurus visits her community to fulfill a promise and discovers firsthand how Jesus's disciples dedicate themselves to caring for the suffering. Marco (played by John Forgeham) appears in The Inquiry.
Criside (played by Luciano Bartoli) appears in The Inquiry.
Flavio (played by Erik Schumann) appears in The Inquiry.
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Characters
Tito Valerio Tauro
(played by Keith Carradine) — protagonist
A Roman investigator sent by Emperor Tiberius to Judea to verify claims of Jesus's resurrection. He is initially blocked by Pontius Pilate, later guided by Claudia Procula to the burial site, and even...
Ponzio Pilato
(played by Harvey Keitel) — protagonist
The Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to death and initially stops Taurus from investigating. He fabricates a story about discovering the body to close the case. Driven by vengeance, he later orders...
Claudia Procula
(played by Phyllis Logan) — supporting
Pilate's wife who supports Taurus's investigation due to her appreciation of Jesus's teachings. She assists him by revealing the location of Jesus's burial site, playing a key role in facilitating his...
Trifone
(played by Angelo Infanti) — supporting
Maria di Magdala
(played by Lina Sastri) — supporting
A follower of Jesus who runs a leper colony outside Jerusalem. Taurus visits her community to fulfill a promise and discovers firsthand how Jesus's disciples dedicate themselves to caring for the suff...
Marco
(played by John Forgeham) — supporting
Criside
(played by Luciano Bartoli) — supporting
Flavio
(played by Erik Schumann) — supporting
Sara
(played by Georgia Slowe) — supporting
Story Analysis
A political investigation into a resurrection claim uncovers institutional lies and personal sacrifice.
Plot Progression
Imperial Mandate & Interception
The Burial Site & Official Lies
Desert Pilgrimage & Truth
Vengeance & Resolution
Directed by Damiano Damiani
The Inquiry (1986) · 6.9/10 · crime, drama, history
