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.
Stars: Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone, Leon Askin, Michael Rennie
Crew: Albert Maltz (Screenplay), Henry Koster (Director), Gina Kaus (Adaptation), Philip Dunne (Screenplay), Lloyd C. Douglas (Novel), George W. Davis (Art Direction)
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Runtime: 135 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Sep 16, 1953
IMDb: 4.2
Keywords:epic, palestine, roman empire, christianity, crucifixion, bible, ancient rome, slave auction, robe, slave, guilt, 1st century, caligula, christian film, preserved film