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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.
- $4.1 million or $4.6 million
- Frank Ross
A classic biblical epic film based on Lloyd C. Douglas' novel, starring Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio, who wins Jesus' robe after his execution. The film explores Marcellus' guilt, faith and romance in the turbulent times of Caligula's reign.
- Henry Koster
- 104
- 33 sec
Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Trivia. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Biblical epic in which a Roman military tribune, who commands the unit that crucified Jesus Christ, tries to learn about the man he killed. Cast & Crew. Read More. Henry Koster. Director. Richard Burton. Marcellus Gallio. Jean Simmons. Diana. Victor Mature. Demetrius.
- Henry Koster, Tom Connors Jr.
- Richard Burton
Find out who starred in the 1953 film adaptation of Lloyd C. Douglas' novel The Robe, directed by Henry Koster and produced by Frank Ross. See the full list of actors, writers, composers, editors, and more on IMDb.
A Roman soldier wins Jesus' robe in a dice game and becomes a Christian. The film was the first to use CinemaScope and won an Oscar for Best Sound Recording.
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- Richard Burton
- Henry Koster
- 20th Century Fox
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 learn about Jesus, but faces persecution from the emperor Caligula.
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YouTube Movies & TV. 180M subscribers. Subscribed. 1.2K. The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best...
