Richard Burton ("Gallio") leads the cast in this lavishly colourful toga and sandals ta...
The Robe
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.
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The Robe
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Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 16, 1953
Runtime
2h 15m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
68%
Original Title
The Robe
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Director
Henry Koster
Budget
$4,100,000
Revenue
$36,000,000
Description
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.
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