Series synopsis
Saint Paul is an Italian drama action & adventure television series that premiered on Rai 1 on December 3, 2000. It ended on December 4, 2000. It stars Johannes Brandrup, Thomas Lockyer, Barbora Bobuľová and Ennio Fantastichini.
Originally known as Paul of Tarsus, Paul tortured and persecuted Christians until he experienced a vision of Jesus that forever changed his life. After converting to Christianity, Paul suffered persecution and imprisonment, but never stopped trying to spread the teachings of Christ.
Premise
Originally known as Paul of Tarsus, Paul tortured and persecuted Christians until he experienced a vision of Jesus that forever changed his life. After converting to Christianity, Paul suffered persecution and imprisonment, but never stopped trying to spread the teachings of Christ.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Johannes Brandrup as Paulus
- Thomas Lockyer as Ruben
- Barbora Bobuľová as Dina
- Ennio Fantastichini as Simon Petrus
- Giorgio Pasotti as Johannes
- Franco Nero as Gamaliel
- Daniela Poggi as Maria
- Umberto Orsini as Tribun
Supporting cast
- Christian Brendel as Jakobus
- Giovanni Lombardo Radice as Herodes Antipas
- Ian Ricketts as Amos
- Jack Hedley as Hoherpriester
- Massimo Sarchielli as Ananias
- Riccardo Sardonè as Stephanus
- Faith Brook as Sara
- Maria Cristina Heller as Hagar
- Craig Huston as Gaius
- Gaetano Varcasia as Mann in Lystra
- Farid Regragui as Wache
- Mohamed Alkaghat as Mann im Tempel # 1
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 3, 2000 | December 4, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 The story opens in Jerusalem, a few weeks after Jesus' crucifixion. Saul of Tarsus, a young observant Pharisee and Roman citizen, makes a pact with his friend Reuben, a Sadducee priest, to save Israel from the threat posed by Jesus' followers. During a trip to Damascus to persecute the believers of that community, Saul is thrown to the ground and blinded by a divine light: it is Jesus himself who appears to him. Having recovered his sight thanks to Ananias, sent by the Lord, Saul converts, is baptized and changes his name to Paul. His conversion is regarded by Reuben as a betrayal. |
December 3, 2000 |
| 2 |
Part 2 After his conversion, Paul embarks on a long missionary journey to spread the Christian message among the pagans. He faces numerous difficulties, including persecution and opposition from his former friend Reuben, who now considers him an enemy. Despite adversity, Paul manages to establish several Christian communities and carry the gospel all the way to Rome, becoming a central figure in the spread of Christianity. |
December 4, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Rai 1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 3, 2000 |
| Last aired | December 4, 2000 |
| Runtime | 85 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday |