Barabbas
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.
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Barabbas
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 23, 1961
Runtime
2h 24m
Genres
History, Drama, Adventure
User Score
68%
Original Title
Barabbas
Production Companies
DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Director
Richard Fleischer
Revenue
$5,800,000
Description
Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.