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Demetrius and the Gladiators: Directed by Delmer Daves. With Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie, Debra Paget. In first-century Rome, Christian slave Demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and Emperor Caligula seeks Jesus' robe for its alleged magical powers.
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- 1954-09-09
Demetrius and the Gladiators is a 1954 American biblical drama film and a sequel to The Robe. The picture was made by 20th Century-Fox, directed by Delmer Daves and produced by Frank Ross. The screenplay was written by Philip Dunne based on characters created by Lloyd C. Douglas in The Robe.
Characters. Delmer Daves. Director. Philip Dunne. Screenplay. 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.
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Apr 12, 2017 · 42. 5.8K views 6 years ago. In 1st century Rome, Christian slave Demetrius is sent to fight in the gladiatorial arena and Emperor Caligula seeks Jesus' robe for its supposedly magical powers....
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Anne Bancroft. Paula. Watchlist. In Theaters At Home TV Shows. Advertise With Us. In this sequel to "The Robe," the corrupt emperor Caligula (Jay Robinson) believes that the sacred robe of Christ...
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1h 41m 1954. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A Greek slave who keeps Christ's robe after the crucifixion is sentenced to be one Caligula's gladiators. Cast & Crew. Read More. Delmer Daves. Director. Victor Mature. Demetrius. Susan Hayward. Messalina. Michael Rennie.