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The Robe

(1953)

September 16, 1953 2h 15m
69%
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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.

Henry Koster

Director

Top Billed Cast

RB

Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio

JS

Jean Simmons

Diana

VM

Victor Mature

Demetrius

RB

Richard Boone

Pontius Pilate

LA

Leon Askin

Abidor

MR

Michael Rennie

Peter

DJ

Dean Jagger

Justus

JR

Jay Robinson

Caligula

TT

Torin Thatcher

Sen. Gallio

BSJ

Betta St. John

Miriam

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