Adventure ·History ·Drama · United States of America · 1954 · 1h 41m

Demetrius and the Gladiators

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Director
Delmer Daves
Cast
Victor Mature as Demetrius Susan Hayward as Messalina Michael Rennie as Peter Debra Paget as Lucia Anne Bancroft as Paula Jay Robinson as Caligula
Crew
Milton Krasner — Director of Photography Robert Fritch — Editor Dorothy Spencer — Editor Franz Waxman — Original Music Composer Philip Dunne — Screenplay Frank Ross — Producer
Tagline

It begins where "The Robe" left off!

Synopsis

The story picks up at the point where "The Robe" 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.

Trailer Demetrius and the Gladiators — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
ancient romesequelcatholichistorical drama1st centurycaligula
Key Collaborators
Delmer Daves Director Milton Krasner Director of Photography Robert Fritch Editor Dorothy Spencer Editor Franz Waxman Original Music Composer Philip Dunne Screenplay Frank Ross Producer
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