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The Robe (1953)

Poster for The Robe

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

Director
Henry Koster
  • Profile picture of Richard Burton
    Marcellus Gallio Richard Burton
  • Profile picture of Jean Simmons
    Diana Jean Simmons
  • Profile picture of Victor Mature
    Demetrius Victor Mature
  • Profile picture of Richard Boone
    Pontius Pilate Richard Boone
  • Profile picture of Leon Askin
    Abidor Leon Askin
  • Profile picture of Michael Rennie
    Peter Michael Rennie
  • Profile picture of Dean Jagger
    Justus Dean Jagger
  • Profile picture of Jay Robinson
    Caligula Jay Robinson

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  • 1st century
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