The Robe
1953 · Movie · NR · 135 min · ★ 6.9
Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
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Details
- Years
- 1953
- Release date
- 1953-09-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 135 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.9/10 (283 votes)
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Themes
- palestine
- roman empire
- christianity
- crucifixion
- bible
- ancient rome
- slave auction
- robe
- slave
- guilt
- 1st century
- caligula
- +1 more
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Color · 1954
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1954
- Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Drama · 1954
- Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture · 1954
- National Board of Review Award — Best Actress · 1953
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- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1954 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Costume Design, Color · 1954 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Art Direction, Color · 1954 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1954 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Cinematography, Color · 1954 · nominated
- Directors Guild of America Award — Outstanding Directing – Feature Film · 1953 · nominated
- Golden Globe Award — Best Motion Picture – Drama · 1953 · nominated
Cast & crew
Richard Burton
as Marcellus Gallio
Jean Simmons
as Diana
Victor Mature
as Demetrius
Richard Boone
as Pontius Pilate
Leon Askin
as Abidor
Michael Rennie
as Peter
Dean Jagger
as Justus
Jay Robinson
as Caligula
Torin Thatcher
as Sen. Gallio
Betta St. John
as Miriam
Directed by Henry Koster