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Title: The Robe

Release Date: 16 Sep 1953

Runtime: 2h 15m

Genre: Drama, History

Director: 20th Century Fox

Production Companies: 20th Century Fox

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.

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Average Vote: 6.766 (241 votes)

Cast

  • Marcellus Gallio: Richard Burton
  • Diana: Jean Simmons
  • Demetrius: Victor Mature
  • Pontius Pilate: Richard Boone
  • Abidor: Leon Askin
  • Peter: Michael Rennie
  • Justus: Dean Jagger
  • Caligula: Jay Robinson
  • Sen. Gallio: Torin Thatcher
  • Miriam: Betta St. John
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