King of Kings (1961)

Hurd Hatfield: Pontius Pilate

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• Pontius Pilate : There are no such things as miracles. Only fools who believe in them.

• Pontius Pilate : [sarcastically]  Judea. A fine wedding present your father gave me!

  Claudia : My dear Pontius, it is said whoever can govern Jerusalem can govern anywhere, even Rome.

  Pontius Pilate : Do you think Tiberius really has me in mind as his successor in Rome?

  Claudia : I wish I knew my father's mind as well as I know my husband's ambition.

• Pontius Pilate : [Interrogating John the Baptist after Lucius arrested him]  Tell me, what is your occupation?

  John the Baptist : I do the bidding of the Lord my God.

  Pontius Pilate : Judging from your appearance, your God seems to be a rather unprofitable master to serve.

  John the Baptist : I do not seek my reward in the world you live in.

  Pontius Pilate : Nevertheless, you will find one here.

• Pontius Pilate : [Lucius is reporting to Pontius Pilate and Herod Antipas on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount]  What did the man say?

  Lucius : [dryly]  He spoke of... peace, love, and the brotherhood of man.

  Herod Antipas : Humph! Is that all?

  Lucius : That is all.

  [Lucius leaves] 

  Herod Antipas : [noticing Pilate looks puzzled]  What is the matter?

  Pontius Pilate : The look on Lucius' face.

  Herod Antipas : He had a long journey. He looked tired.

  Pontius Pilate : He looked more than tired to my eyes.

• Pontius Pilate : [Meeting in Jerusalem, Pilate and Lucius are concerned Barabbas may be planning an uprising]  How many followers has he?

  Lucius : Who? God, Jesus, or Barabbas?

  Pontius Pilate : Barabbas.

  Lucius : How many dissatisfied Jews are there in Jerusalem?

  Pontius Pilate : Have you considered the possibility of the followers of Jesus and Barabbas joining forces?

  Lucius : I have.

  Pontius Pilate : Where would it happen?

  Lucius : Since we are here... here!