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The Robe (1953)

Movie"The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!"
Audience Score
67
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NR 2 hr 15 minSep 16th, 1953History, DramaDemetrius Collection PosterPart of Demetrius Collection
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.
StarringRichard BurtonJean SimmonsVictor Mature
DirectorHenry Koster

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 16th, 1953
On DVD & Blu-ray:February 20th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$4,100,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$36,000,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:20th Century Fox
Movie Tags:
preserved filmchristianitybiblechristian filmpalestineguiltepicancient romeroman empireslave

Demetrius Collection

The Robe and Demetrius and the Gladiators bring Demetrius's entire story to life. Although the names of both productions are not similar; the characters and events give continuity to the story. Both productions are well defined in their timeline.