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The Robe( 1953)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Richard Burton

      Marcellus Gallio

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      Jean Simmons

      Diana

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      Victor Mature

      Demetrius

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      Richard Boone

      Pontius Pilate

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      Leon Askin

      Abidor

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      Michael Rennie

      Peter

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      Dean Jagger

      Justus

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      Jay Robinson

      Caligula

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      Torin Thatcher

      Sen. Gallio

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      Betta St. John

      Miriam

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      Jeff Morrow

      Paulus

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      Ernest Thesiger

      Emperor Tiberius

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      Dawn Addams

      Junia

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      Bess Flowers

      Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)

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      Pamela Robinson

      Lucia (uncredited)

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      Michael Ansara

      Judas (uncredited)

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      Percy Helton

      Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)

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      Nicolas Koster

      Jonathan (uncredited)

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      Thomas Browne Henry

      Marius, the physician (uncredited)

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      Rosalind Ivan

      Julia (uncredited)

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      George E. Stone

      Gracchus (uncredited)

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      Jay Novello

      Tiro (uncredited)

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      Hayden Rorke

      Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)

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      David Leonard

      Marcipor (uncredited)

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      Arthur Tovey

      Roman Soldier (uncredited)

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      Harry Shearer

      David (uncredited)

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      Mae Marsh

      Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)

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      Ben Astar

      Cleander (uncredited)

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      Charles Fogel

      Citizen (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Sat Mar 30 2024
    Richard Burton ("Gallio") leads the cast in this lavishly colourful toga and sandals tale of a Roman Tribune who falls foul of a wonderfully over-the-top Jay Robinson as "Caligula" at a slave auction. As punishment, he and his newly bought slave "Demetrius" (Victor Mature) are despatched to the backwater of Judea. Once there, he is assigned by Pontius Pilate to supervise the crucifixion of Christ whereupon he happens upon the legendary robe and his soul becomes a tortured wreck. Jean Simmons is the love interest trying desperately to keep him sane as he tries to retrieve the garment, but try as...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    4100000.00

    Revenue

    36000000.00

    Keywords

    • epic
    • palestine
    • roman empire
    • christianity
    • crucifixion
    • bible
    • ancient rome
    • slave auction
    • robe
    • slave
    • guilt
    • 1st century
    • caligula
    • christian film
    • preserved film