Barabbas (1962)

  • NR
  • 10/10/1962 (US)
  • History, Drama, Adventure
  • 2h 24m

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

Overview

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

Pär Lagerkvist

Novel

Richard Fleischer

Director

Ivo Perilli

Writer

Diego Fabbri

Writer

Salvatore Quasimodo

Writer

Christopher Fry

Writer

Nigel Balchin

Writer

Cast

Anthony Quinn's headshot

Anthony Quinn

Barabbas
Silvana Mangano's headshot

Silvana Mangano

Rachel
Arthur Kennedy's headshot

Arthur Kennedy

Pontius Pilate
Katy Jurado's headshot

Katy Jurado

Sara
Harry Andrews's headshot

Harry Andrews

Peter
Vittorio Gassman's headshot

Vittorio Gassman

Sahak
Norman Wooland's headshot

Norman Wooland

Rufio
Valentina Cortese's headshot

Valentina Cortese

Julia

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