The Robe (1953)
The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!
Starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature
Directed by Henry Koster
Marcellus is a tribune in the time of Christ. He is in charge of the group that is assigned to crucify Jesus. Drunk, he wins Jesus' homespun robe after the crucifixion. He is tormented by nightmares and delusions after the event. Hoping to find a way to live with what he has done, and still not believing in Jesus, he returns to Palestine to try and learn what he can of the man he killed.
Runtime: 135 min.
Rating: 6.6
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,History
Keywords: palestine,roman empire,bible,crucifixion,ancient rome,epic,slave auction,robe,slave,guilt,1st century,caligula
Cast
Marcellus Gallio
Diana
Demetrius
Caligula
Pontius Pilate
Abidor
Peter
Justus
Sen. Gallio
Miriam
Paulus
Emperor Tiberius
Junia
Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
Lucia (uncredited)
Judas (uncredited)
Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)
Jonathan (uncredited)
Marius, the physician (uncredited)
Julia (uncredited)
Gracchus (uncredited)
Tiro (uncredited)
Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)
Marcipor (uncredited)
Roman Soldier (uncredited)
David (uncredited)
Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)