The Robe
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The Robe

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

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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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.

Released September 16, 1953

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Seasons
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Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Diana

Victor Mature

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Pontius Pilate

Leon Askin

Leon Askin

Abidor

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

Peter

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Justus

Jay Robinson

Jay Robinson

Caligula

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