The Robe

The Robe (1953)

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.

Date of release
1953-09-16
TMDB
6.8 / 10 (298)
Runtime
2h 15m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Henry Koster

Casting

  • Richard Burton — Marcellus Gallio
  • Jean Simmons — Diana
  • Victor Mature — Demetrius
  • Richard Boone — Pontius Pilate
  • Leon Askin — Abidor
  • Michael Rennie — Peter
  • Dean Jagger — Justus
  • Jay Robinson — Caligula
  • Torin Thatcher — Sen. Gallio
  • Betta St. John — Miriam
  • Jeff Morrow — Paulus
  • Ernest Thesiger — Emperor Tiberius

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