The Robe (1953)
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- Approved
- 2h 15min
- Drama, History
- 04 Dec 1953 (France)
- Movie
In the Roman province of Judea during the 1st century, Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio is ordered to crucify Jesus of Nazareth but is tormented by his guilty conscience afterwards.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Richard Burton | ... |
Marcellus Gallio
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| Jean Simmons | ... |
Diana
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| Victor Mature | ... |
Demetrius
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| Michael Rennie | ... |
Peter
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| Jay Robinson | ... |
Caligula
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| Dean Jagger | ... |
Justus
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| Torin Thatcher | ... |
Sen. Gallio
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| Richard Boone | ... |
Pontius Pilate
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| Betta St. John | ... |
Miriam
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| Jeff Morrow | ... |
Paulus
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| Ernest Thesiger | ... |
Emperor Tiberius
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| Dawn Addams | ... |
Junia
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| Leon Askin | ... |
Abidor
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| Michael Ansara | ... |
Judas (uncredited)
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| Jan Arvan | ... |
Slave Dealer (uncredited)
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| Ben Astar | ... |
Cleander (uncredited)
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Walter Bacon | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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John Barton | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Harry Baum | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Herman Belmonte | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Helen Beverley | ... |
Rebecca (uncredited)
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| Eumenio Blanco | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Oscar Blank | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Lulu Mae Bohrman | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Morgan Brown | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Naaman Brown | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Kit Carson | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Albert Cavens | ... |
Sword-Fighting Soldier (uncredited)
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Fred Cavens | ... |
Sword-Fighting Soldier (uncredited)
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Dick Cherney | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Bud Cokes | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Tom Coleman | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Jean Corbett | ... |
Slave Girl (twin) (uncredited)
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Joan Corbett | ... |
Slave Girl (twin) (uncredited)
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| Noreen Corcoran | ... |
Girl (uncredited)
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Sally Corner | ... |
Cornelia (uncredited)
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Jane Crowley | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Leo Curley | ... |
Shalum (uncredited)
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Roy Damron | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Frank DeKova | ... |
Slave Dealer (uncredited)
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Irene Demetrion | ... |
(uncredited)
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Van Des Autels | ... |
Chamberlain (uncredited)
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| John Doucette | ... |
Ship's Mate (uncredited)
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| Anthony Eustrel | ... |
Sarpedo (uncredited)
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Dan Ferniel | ... |
Black Man (uncredited)
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| Bess Flowers | ... |
Bystander at trial (uncredited)
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Charles Fogel | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| John George | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Kenneth Gibson | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Sam Gilman | ... |
Ship's Captain (uncredited)
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| Roy Gordon | ... |
Chamberlain (uncredited)
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| Michael Granger | ... |
Slave Dealer (uncredited)
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Robert Haines | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Percy Helton | ... |
Caleb - Wine Merchant (uncredited)
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| Thomas Browne Henry | ... |
Marius - Physician (uncredited)
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| Jimmie Horan | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Shep Houghton | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| George Huggins | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Rosalind Ivan | ... |
Julia (uncredited)
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| Roy Jenson | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Richard Kean | ... |
Slave Dealer (uncredited)
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| Jack Kenny | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| George Keymas | ... |
Slave (uncredited)
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Donald C. Klune | ... |
Jesus Christ (uncredited)
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| Nicolas Koster | ... |
Jonathan (uncredited)
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| Anne Kunde | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Virginia Lee | ... |
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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| David Leonard | ... |
Marcipor (uncredited)
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Alfred Linder | ... |
Slave Dealer (uncredited)
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| Emmett Lynn | ... |
Nathan (uncredited)
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Christey Marlo | ... |
Slave Girl (uncredited)
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| Mae Marsh | ... |
Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)
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| Merrill McCormick | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| George Melford | ... |
(uncredited)
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| Frank Mills | ... |
Slave (uncredited)
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| Cameron Mitchell | ... |
Jesus Christ (uncredited) (voice)
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Eleanor Moore | ... |
(uncredited)
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Ralph Moratz | ... |
Nobleman in Market (uncredited)
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Edward Mundy | ... |
Peddler (uncredited)
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Anton Northpole | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Barry Norton | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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| Jay Novello | ... |
Tiro (uncredited)
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Arthur Page | ... |
Reuben (uncredited)
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| Francis Pierlot | ... |
Dodinius (uncredited)
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| 'Snub' Pollard | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Alex Pope | ... |
Roman Officer (uncredited)
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Guy Prescott | ... |
Quintus - Tribune (uncredited)
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| Ford Rainey | ... |
Ship's Captain (uncredited)
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Ford Raymond | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Peter Raynolds | ... |
Lucius (uncredited)
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Anthony Redondo | ... |
Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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John Rice | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Pamela Robinson | ... |
Lucia (uncredited)
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George Robotham | ... |
Slave with Demetrius at Palm Procession (uncredited)
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| Hayden Rorke | ... |
Caluus - Slave Auction Bidder (uncredited)
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Danny Sands | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| Gloria Saunders | ... |
Slave Girl (uncredited)
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| Norbert Schiller | ... |
Slave Dealer (uncredited)
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| Harry Shearer | ... |
David (uncredited)
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Mabel Smaney | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Marc Snegoff | ... |
(uncredited)
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Marc Snow | ... |
Auctioneer (uncredited)
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Bert Spencer | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Paul Stathes | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Murray Steckler | ... |
Melas (uncredited)
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| George E. Stone | ... |
Gracchus (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Roman Soldier (uncredited)
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| Ellinor Vanderveer | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Eleanore Vogel | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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| Otto Waldis | ... |
Slave Dealer (uncredited)
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Gene Wesson | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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Sally Yarnell | ... |
Citizen (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Henry Koster | ||
Written by
| Philip Dunne | ... | (screenplay) |
| Gina Kaus | ... | (adaptation) |
| Lloyd C. Douglas | ... | (novel) |
| Albert Maltz | ... | (screenplay) (originally uncredited) |
Produced by
| Frank Ross | ... | producer |
Music by
| Alfred Newman | ||
Cinematography by
| Leon Shamroy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Barbara McLean | ||
Editorial Department
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| George W. Davis | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ... | (as Lyle Wheeler) |
| John DeCuir | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Paul S. Fox | ... | (set decorations) |
| Walter M. Scott | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Emile Santiago | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
| Lynn F. Reynolds | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Joseph C. Behm | ... | unit manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom Connors Jr. | ... | assistant director |
| Donald C. Klune | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Gordon Butcher | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Bill Harris | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Bill Jekel | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Eugene Kornman | ... | portrait photographer (uncredited) |
| Ken McClelland | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Tony Reveles | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Duncan Spencer | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Dillard Clayton Thomason | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Fred Tuch | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| William Tury | ... | painter (uncredited) |
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
| Delmer Yoakum | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Bernard Freericks | ... | sound |
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
| Clyde Carruth | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Walter Rossi | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| James B. Gordon | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ray Kellogg | ... | special photographic effects |
| Matthew Yuricich | ... | matte painter (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Fred Carson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Albert Cavens | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Fred Cavens | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Howard Hampton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tom Hennesy | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Nosher Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| George Robotham | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Danny Sands | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bill White Jr. | ... | stunt double (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Lee Crawford | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| John Florea | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Earl Gilbert | ... | lighting technician (uncredited) |
| Sol Halperin | ... | camera department head (uncredited) |
| James Mitchell | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Irving Rosenberg | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Harvey L. Slocomb | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Clyde Taylor | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | wardrobe director (as Charles LeMaire) |
| Adele Balkan | ... | set wardrobe supervisor (uncredited) |
| Sam Benson | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
| Dorothea Hulse | ... | weaver (uncredited) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Lou Macready | ... | assistant weaver (uncredited) |
| Clinton Sandeen | ... | wardrobe manager: men (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Spies | ... | armor (uncredited) |
| Ed Wynigear | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestrator |
| Ken Darby | ... | choral director (uncredited) |
| The Hollywood Symphony Orchestra | ... | music performed by (uncredited) |
| Carol Richards | ... | singing voice: Betta St.John (uncredited) |
Transportation Department
| James E. Ruman | ... | transportation chief (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Leonard Doss | ... | technicolor color consultant |
| Albert Cavens | ... | fencing instructor (uncredited) |
| Fred Cavens | ... | fencing instructor (uncredited) |
| James Denton | ... | unit publicity manager (uncredited) |
| Stan Margulies | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Jack Muth | ... | research assistant: CinemaScope (uncredited) |
| Stephen Papich | ... | dance director (uncredited) |
| Jack Pennick | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Earl I. Sponable | ... | research director: CinemaScope (uncredited) |
| Allen Wise | ... | titles (uncredited) |
| Sonia Wolfson | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1953) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) (released by)
- Centfox (1953) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- New Gold Entertainment (1953) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1953) (France) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1954) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Netherlands Fox Film Corporation (1954) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1954) (Austria) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1968) (United States) (tv)
- Magnetic Video (1979) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Video (1982) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS Electronics (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- CBS/Fox (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Key Video (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Fox Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (1999) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (special edition)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2009) (United States) (DVD) (special edition)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (Canada) (DVD) (4-film collection)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD) (4-film collection)
- LA7 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1976) (Portugal) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Fox Filmes (1954) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1953) (Italy) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Disney Channel (1995) (United States) (tv)
- Epoca (Argentina) (VHS)
- Fox Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Fox Video (United States) (VHS) (standard version)
- The Walt Disney Company (2019) (World-wide)
- Tocantins (Brazil) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Polyphony Digital (thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Marcellus is a tribune in the time of Christ. He is in charge of the group that is assigned to crucify Jesus. Drunk, he wins Jesus' homespun robe after the crucifixion. He is tormented by nightmares and delusions after the event. Hoping to find a way to live with what he has done, and still not believing in Jesus, he returns to Palestine to try to learn what he can of the man he killed.
Written by John Vogel |
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| Taglines | The First Picture on the New Miracle Curved Screen ! See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $5,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $680,187 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Richard Burton was once threatened with a gun by Stewart Granger because of the affair he was having with Granger's wife Jean Simmons during filming. See more » |
| Goofs | Caligula is depicted here and in the sequel Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) as persecuting Christians. However, he reigned from 37 to 41, while Christianity was still a nascent religion with most of its followers in the eastern Mediterranean. The first mention of Christians from the perspective of the Roman government, according to the Roman historian Suetonius, wasn't until the reign of his successor Claudius (reigned 41-54). The first major incidents of persecution of Christians did not occur until the reign of Nero (54 to 68). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954). See more » |
| Quotes |
Diana:
[Marcellus has just been sentenced to execution; Diana leaves the podium to stand at his side]
Sire, Marcellus is my chosen husband. I wish to go with him. Caligula: Stand back! You're not on trial! There's no evidence against you! Diana: Then if it please you, sire, I'll provide evidence. I have no wish to live another hour in an empire ruled by *you*! You dare to call yourself a Caesar. Once the Caesars of Rome were noble, but in you, noble blood has turned to poison. You corrupt Rome with your spite and malice. Caligula: Stop! Stop it! Diana: That *you* should be Caesar, vicious, treacherous, drunk with power, an evil, insane monster posing as emperor. Caligula: STOP IT! Diana: As for me, I have found another king. I want to go with my husband into his kingdom. Caligula: Then, by the gods, you shall! Go, both of you, into your kingdom! See more » |