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The Robe (1953)

Average Score: 6.766 (rated by 259 viewers)

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.

Genres

Drama, History

Additional info

CastReview
  • Richard Burton

    Marcellus Gallio

  • Jean Simmons

    Diana

  • Victor Mature

    Demetrius

  • Richard Boone

    Pontius Pilate

  • Leon Askin

    Abidor

  • Michael Rennie

    Peter

  • Dean Jagger

    Justus

  • Jay Robinson

    Caligula

  • Torin Thatcher

    Sen. Gallio

  • Betta St. John

    Miriam

  • Jeff Morrow

    Paulus

  • Ernest Thesiger

    Emperor Tiberius

  • Dawn Addams

    Junia

  • Bess Flowers

    Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)

  • Pamela Robinson

    Lucia (uncredited)

  • Michael Ansara

    Judas (uncredited)

  • Percy Helton

    Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)

  • Nicolas Koster

    Jonathan (uncredited)

  • Thomas Browne Henry

    Marius, the physician (uncredited)

  • Rosalind Ivan

    Julia (uncredited)

  • George E. Stone

    Gracchus (uncredited)

  • Jay Novello

    Tiro (uncredited)

  • Hayden Rorke

    Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)

  • David Leonard

    Marcipor (uncredited)

  • Arthur Tovey

    Roman Soldier (uncredited)

  • Harry Shearer

    David (uncredited)

  • Mae Marsh

    Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)

  • Ben Astar

    Cleander (uncredited)

  • Charles Fogel

    Citizen (uncredited)