Richard Burton
Marcellus Gallio
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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 a controversial affair behind the scenes.
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- Drama, History, Romance
- Henry Koster
- 1953-12-04
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]
Demetrius himself is knocked unconscious, and when he awakens, he runs to the site of the crucifixion and, grief-stricken, stares up at Jesus. Demetrius is then ordered to bring Jesus' robe of simple, homespun cloth to the soldiers, who are playing dice behind the cross.
- Henry Koster, Tom Connors Jr.
- Richard Burton
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.
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.
Sep 16, 2020 · The Robe (1953) released September 16, 1953 Betta St. John as Miriam Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio Directed by Henry Koster Screenplay by Philip Dunne, Gina Kaus & Albert Maltz "Copyright ...
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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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- History, Drama
