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Barabbas

1961
6.9 ⭐
2h 17m
History
Drama
Adventure
"The man of violence in whose place Christ died"

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

Cast & Crew
Anthony Quinn
Anthony QuinnBarabbas
Silvana Mangano
Silvana ManganoRachel
Arthur Kennedy
Arthur KennedyPontius Pilate
Katy Jurado
Katy JuradoSara
Harry Andrews
Harry AndrewsPeter
Vittorio Gassman
Vittorio GassmanSahak
Norman Wooland
Norman WoolandRufio
Valentina Cortese
Valentina CorteseJulia
Jack Palance
Jack PalanceTorvald
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest BorgnineLucius
Arnoldo Foà
Arnoldo FoàJoseph of Arimathea
Michael Gwynn
Michael GwynnLazarus