Richard Burton
Marcellus Gallio
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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.
A historical drama based on a novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, starring Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio, who wins Jesus' robe after his execution. The film won two Oscars and was the first in Cinemascope, but has some historical inaccuracies and goofs.
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- Drama, History, Romance
- Henry Koster
- 1953-12-04
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the 1953 biblical epic film The Robe, based on Lloyd C. Douglas' novel. See the full cast and crew list, including Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, and more.
A Roman soldier who crucified Jesus tries to understand his message in this classic film based on a best-selling novel. Watch the trailer, see photos, and read reviews and trivia on Turner Classic Movies.
- Henry Koster, Tom Connors Jr.
- Richard Burton
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
- History, Drama
The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton. Burton stars as Marcellus Galilo, the...
A Roman tribune who crucified Jesus wins his robe in a dice game and is haunted by guilt and visions. He returns to Palestine to find the robe and learns about Christianity, but faces persecution from Emperor Caligula.
