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  1. The Robe
    1953 · Historical drama · 2h 15m
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  1. In this biblical epic, a drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton), wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his...

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    • Richard Burton
    • Henry Koster
  2. The Robe (1953) is interesting on at least two counts: (1) the film takes its place as the first ever CinemaScope theatrical release and is therefore worthy of close study by all motion picture students; and (2) the film depicts the Passion of Christ, (as the inciting action that triggers the subsequent plot development), and as such, threads ...

  3. The Robe is a 1953 American fictional Biblical epic film that tells the story of a Roman military tribune who commands the unit that is responsible for the Crucifixion of Jesus. The film was released by 20th Century Fox and was the first film released in the widescreen process CinemaScope. [4]

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  5. Jean Simmons. Victor Mature. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.79. search Amazon. Add to Watchlist. Added by 9.8K users. 110 User reviews. 53 Critic reviews. Won 2 Oscars.

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    • Drama, History, Romance
    • Henry Koster
    • 1953-12-04
  6. Best Movies Of All Time. The Robe Reviews. All Critics. Top Critics. All Audience. Verified Audience. Nell Dodson Russell Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. It is a beautiful picture, a story of...

  7. The Robe was 10 years coming, first under RKO aegis when producer Frank Ross was there. It is a big picture in every sense of the word. One magnificent scene after another, under the [new ...

  8. THE ROBE, the first movie released in CinemaScope, is a Biblical epic focusing on the Roman tribune put in charge of carrying out the crucifixion of Jesus. This powerful story is similar to that of Paul who at first sought to persecute Christians but then became one.

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