Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)
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- Approved
- 1h 41min
- Action, Drama
- 09 Sep 1954 (UK)
- Movie
In first-century Rome, Christian slave Demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and Emperor Caligula seeks Jesus' robe for its alleged magical powers.
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| Victor Mature | ... |
Demetrius
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| Susan Hayward | ... |
Messalina
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| Michael Rennie | ... |
Peter
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| Debra Paget | ... |
Lucia
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| Anne Bancroft | ... |
Paula
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| Jay Robinson | ... |
Caligula
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| Barry Jones | ... |
Claudius
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| William Marshall | ... |
Glycon
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| Richard Egan | ... |
Dardanius
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| Ernest Borgnine | ... |
Strabo
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| Charles Evans | ... |
Cassius Chaerea
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| Leon Alton | ... |
Soldier (uncredited)
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| George Barrows | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Douglas Brooks | ... |
Cousin (uncredited)
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| George Bruggeman | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| John Cliff | ... |
Varus (uncredited)
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| Michael Conrad | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Harry Cording | ... |
Guard-Escort of Prisoners (uncredited)
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Karl 'Killer' Davis | ... |
Macro (uncredited)
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| Carmen De Lavallade | ... |
Slave Girl (uncredited)
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| George Eldredge | ... |
Chamberlain (uncredited)
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Lyle Fox | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Ed Fury | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Everett Glass | ... |
Kaeso (uncredited)
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| Fred Graham | ... |
The Decurion (uncredited)
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Diane Gump | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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| Frank Hagney | ... |
Guard (uncredited)
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| Chester Hayes | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Selmer Jackson | ... |
Senator (uncredited)
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Barbara James | ... |
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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| Roy Jenson | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Russell Johnson | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Kenner G. Kemp | ... |
Court Official (uncredited)
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Allen Kramer | ... |
Clerk (uncredited)
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| Paul Kruger | ... |
Courtier (uncredited)
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| David Leonard | ... |
Marcipor (uncredited)
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Dayton Lummis | ... |
Magistrate (uncredited)
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| Paul Newlan | ... |
Potter (uncredited)
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| Julie Newmar | ... |
Primary Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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Mario Novelli | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Gil Perkins | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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Nosher Powell | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Paul Richards | ... |
Prisoner (uncredited)
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Dick Sands | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Mickey Simpson | ... |
Gambling Gladiator (uncredited)
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Willetta Smith | ... |
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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| Ray Spiker | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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Paul Stader | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Bert Stevens | ... |
Court Attendant (uncredited)
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| Woody Strode | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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Gisele Verlaine | ... |
(uncredited)
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Jim Winkler | ... |
Gladiator (uncredited)
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| Jeff York | ... |
Albus (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Delmer Daves | ||
Written by
| Philip Dunne | ... | (written by) |
| Lloyd C. Douglas | ... | (based on a character created by: in "The Robe") |
Produced by
| Frank Ross | ... | producer |
Music by
| Franz Waxman | ||
Cinematography by
| Milton R. Krasner | ... | director of photography (as Milton Krasner) |
Editing by
| Robert Fritch | ||
| Dorothy Spencer | ||
Editorial Department
| Lyman Hallowell | ... | assistant editor (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| George W. Davis | ||
| Lyle R. Wheeler | ... | (as Lyle Wheeler) |
Set Decoration by
| Paul S. Fox | ... | (set decorations) |
| Walter M. Scott | ... | (set decorations) |
Makeup Department
| Ben Nye | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Joseph C. Behm | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| William Eckhardt | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Will Williams | ... | movie poster artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Roger Heman Sr. | ... | sound (as Roger Heman) |
| Arthur von Kirbach | ... | sound (as Arthur L. Kirbach) |
| Ed Harris | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Bert Ross | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Ray Kellogg | ... | special photographic effects |
Stunts
| George Bruggeman | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Fred Carson | ... | stunt double: Victor Mature (uncredited) |
| Fred Graham | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Frank Hagney | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Howard Hampton | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Jean Heremans | ... | fencing master (uncredited) |
| Mel Koontz | ... | gladiator in tiger scene (uncredited) |
| Gil Perkins | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Nosher Powell | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Ray Spiker | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Paul Stader | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eugene Kornman | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| James Mitchell | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Charles Le Maire | ... | wardrobe director (as Charles LeMaire) |
Music Department
| Ken Darby | ... | vocal director |
| Alfred Newman | ... | composer: themes from "The Robe" |
| Edward B. Powell | ... | orchestration |
| Sol Babitz | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Frank Beach | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Russ Cheever | ... | musician: clarinet (uncredited) |
| John Clyman | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
| Don Cristlieb | ... | musician: bassoon (uncredited) |
| Joseph Eger | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Abe Most | ... | musician: clarinet (uncredited) |
| Meyer Rubin | ... | musician: bass (uncredited) |
| Sylvia Ruderman | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
| Harry Schmidt | ... | musician: french horn (uncredited) |
| Paul Shure | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Felix Slatkin | ... | musician: violin (uncredited) |
| Ann Stockton | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Urban Thielmann | ... | musician: piano (uncredited) |
| Franz Waxman | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Leonard Doss | ... | technicolor color consultant |
| Stephen Papich | ... | choreography |
| Herschel Daugherty | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
| Jean Heremans | ... | technical advisor (uncredited) |
| Mel Koontz | ... | animal trainer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Twentieth Century Fox (presents) (produced by)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1954) (United States) (theatrical) (as Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation) (released by)
- Centfox (1954) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox Film Company (1954) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1954) (France) (theatrical)
- Fox Films (1955) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1955) (Austria) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1961) (United States) (tv)
- CBS/Fox (1989) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- FS Film (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (Brazil) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Artaire Films (2020) (Spain) (VOD)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1984) (Australia) (video)
- CBS/Fox (West Germany) (VHS)
- France 3 (1982) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- TF1 (1975) (France) (tv) (dubbed version) (monochrome broadcast)
- The Walt Disney Company (2019) (World-wide)
- Twilight Time (2012) (World-wide) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bausch & Lomb (CinemaScope lenses by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The story picks up at the point where "The Robe (1953)" 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.
Written by Ron Kerrigan |
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| Taglines | The Continuation of "The Robe". See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,500,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $529,698 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Twice jailed for drug use, Jay Robinson once had the dubious honor of being recognized by his fellow inmates when this film was played for the convicts. See more » |
| Goofs | Whilst Caligula (Jay Robinson) is talking to Claudius and Messalina about the death of Marcellus and Diana, he draws a dagger and plays with Claudius by threatening to stab him with it. When he puts it back in its sheath, sheath and dagger inadvertently turn upside down sticking out at an odd angle and irritating Jay Robinson, who tries twice and finally rights the sheath at his waist. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Love Potion No. 9 (1992). See more » |
| Quotes |
Demetrius:
We traveled here together from Galilee, persuading people to give up their lives for a beautiful dream. [he attempts to hand a goblet of wine to Peter] Demetrius: Take it Peter. It's real... hot spiced, with cinnamon and cloves. [chuckles and looks towards Messalina] Demetrius: Did you know that Jesus could turn water into wine? And that was only one of his tricks. Peter: Yes, only one. Anything that was base, He could make noble. He found a leper and made him clean. He found death and He made life. He found you a slave, and He made you free. Demetrius: Get out! Peter: And now you've won a great victory over Him, haven't you tribune ? You've made yourself a slave again. See more » |