Drama ·History · United States of America · 1953 · 2h 15m

The Robe

The Robe poster
Director
Henry Koster
Cast
Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio Jean Simmons as Diana Victor Mature as Demetrius Richard Boone as Pontius Pilate Leon Askin as Abidor Michael Rennie as Peter
Crew
Leon Shamroy — Director of Photography Barbara McLean — Editor Alfred Newman — Original Music Composer Albert Maltz — Screenplay Philip Dunne — Screenplay Lloyd C. Douglas — Novel
Tagline

The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!

Synopsis

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.

Trailer The Robe — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
palestineroman empirechristianitycrucifixionbibleancient romeslave auctionrobeslaveguilt1st centurycaligula
Key Collaborators
Henry Koster Director Leon Shamroy Director of Photography Barbara McLean Editor Alfred Newman Original Music Composer Albert Maltz Screenplay Philip Dunne Screenplay Lloyd C. Douglas Novel Frank Ross Producer Emile Santiago Costume Design
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