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The Robe

1953
6.8 ⭐
2h 15m
Drama
History
"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.

Cast & Crew
Richard Burton
Richard BurtonMarcellus Gallio
Jean Simmons
Jean SimmonsDiana
Victor Mature
Victor MatureDemetrius
Richard Boone
Richard BoonePontius Pilate
Leon Askin
Leon AskinAbidor
Michael Rennie
Michael RenniePeter
Dean Jagger
Dean JaggerJustus
Jay Robinson
Jay RobinsonCaligula
Torin Thatcher
Torin ThatcherSen. Gallio
Betta St. John
Betta St. JohnMiriam
Jeff Morrow
Jeff MorrowPaulus
Ernest Thesiger
Ernest ThesigerEmperor Tiberius