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The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
Fantasy · Adventure · Comedy · 2008
While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and ambushed by a ruthless gang, Flynn realizes Simone's secret, his true mission and a shocking discovery are all lying within a decaying New Orleans crypt.
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The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice
“The world's most unlikely hero is back for his biggest adventure.”
2008 Fantasy · Adventure · Comedy 1h 35m
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6.3 / 10
Community rating
While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and ambushed by a ruthless gang, Flynn realizes Simone's secret, his true mission and a shocking discovery are all lying within a decaying New Orleans crypt.
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What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Jonathan Frakes
Written by
Marco Schnabel
Noah Wyle
Flynn Carsen
Stana Katic
Simone Renoir
Jane Curtin
Charlene
Bob Newhart
Judson
Bruce Davison
Professor Lazlo
Dikran Tulaine
Sergei Kubichek
Jason Douglas
Ivan
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Put The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice on trial.
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The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.