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The Robe

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Demetrius and the Gladiators

Original title

The Robe

Year

1953

Running time

135 min.

Country

United States

Director

Henry Koster

Screenwriter

Philip Dunne. Novel: Lloyd C. Douglas

Cast

Music

Alfred Newman

Cinematography

Leon Shamroy

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Adventure | Roman Empire. Religion. Slavery. Epic film

Synopsis

Marcellus is a tribune in the time of Christ. He is in charge of the group that is assigned to crucify Jesus. Drunk, he wins Jesus' homespun robe after the crucifixion. He is tormented by nightmares and delusions after the event. Hoping to find a way to live with what he has done, and still not believing in Jesus, he returns to Palestine to try and learn what he can of the man he killed.

Awards: 1953: 2 Academy Awards: Best Art Direction color, Costume Design color. 5 Nominations

1953: Golden Globe: Best Movie: Drama

1953: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director

1953: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films and Actress (Simmons)

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The Robe

1953

Henry Koster

6.3

(3,098)