The Robe

6.8 1953 2h 15m United States of America

Drama History

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.

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The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses! 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.

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Directors

Henry Koster

Writers

Lloyd C. Douglas, Gina Kaus, Albert Maltz, Philip Dunne

Cast

Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone, Leon Askin, Michael Rennie, Dean Jagger, Jay Robinson, Torin Thatcher, Betta St. John, Jeff Morrow, Ernest Thesiger, Dawn Addams, Bess Flowers, Pamela Robinson

Production

20th Century Fox

Languages

English

Countries

United States of America