The Robe (1953)
The Robe (1953) - Drama Movies 135 minutes. La Tunique, 圣袍千秋, O Manto Sagrado, Плащаница. 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. epic, palestine, roman empire, christianity, crucifixion, bible, ancient rome, slave auction, robe, slave, guilt, 1st century, caligula, christian film, preserved film
Released: Sep 16, 1953
Runtime: 135 minutes
Stars: Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone, Leon Askin, Michael Rennie
Crew: Philip Dunne (Screenplay), Henry Koster (Director), Lloyd C. Douglas (Novel), Gina Kaus (Adaptation), Albert Maltz (Screenplay), Alfred Newman (Original Music Composer)