The Robe (1953)

  • NR
  • 09/16/1953 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 15m

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Overview

Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.

Lloyd C. Douglas

Novel

Albert Maltz

Screenplay

Henry Koster

Director

Philip Dunne

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Burton's headshot

Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio
Jean Simmons's headshot

Jean Simmons

Diana
Victor Mature's headshot

Victor Mature

Demetrius
Richard Boone's headshot

Richard Boone

Pontius Pilate
Leon Askin's headshot

Leon Askin

Abidor
Michael Rennie's headshot

Michael Rennie

Peter
Dean Jagger's headshot

Dean Jagger

Justus
Jay Robinson's headshot

Jay Robinson

Caligula

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