Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

  • NR
  • 06/16/1954 (US)
  • Adventure, History
  • 1h 41m

It begins where "The Robe" left off!

Overview

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Delmer Daves

Director

Philip Dunne

Screenplay

Lloyd C. Douglas

Characters

Cast

Victor Mature's headshot

Victor Mature

Demetrius
Susan Hayward's headshot

Susan Hayward

Messalina
Michael Rennie's headshot

Michael Rennie

Peter
Debra Paget's headshot

Debra Paget

Lucia
Anne Bancroft's headshot

Anne Bancroft

Paula
Jay Robinson's headshot

Jay Robinson

Caligula
Ernest Borgnine's headshot

Ernest Borgnine

Strabo
Richard Egan's headshot

Richard Egan

Dardenius

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