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Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

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It begins where "The Robe" left off!

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Cast & Crew

Director
Delmer Daves
  • Profile picture of Victor Mature
    Demetrius Victor Mature
  • Profile picture of Susan Hayward
    Messalina Susan Hayward
  • Profile picture of Michael Rennie
    Peter Michael Rennie
  • Profile picture of Debra Paget
    Lucia Debra Paget
  • Profile picture of Anne Bancroft
    Paula Anne Bancroft
  • Profile picture of Jay Robinson
    Caligula Jay Robinson
  • Profile picture of Ernest Borgnine
    Strabo Ernest Borgnine
  • Profile picture of Richard Egan
    Dardenius Richard Egan

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Keywords

  • ancient rome
  • sequel
  • 1st century
  • caligula