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The Robe

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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 slave, Demetrius (Victor Mature), 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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Kim Newman Empire Magazine Overblown melodramatic biblical nonsense. Rated: 2/5 Jan 30, 2012 Full Review Variety Staff Variety The performances are consistently good. Jan 11, 2008 Full Review Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Pious claptrap. Jan 11, 2008 Full Review Nell Dodson Russell Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder It is a beautiful picture, a story of faith and Christianity triumphing over tyranny. Cinemascope and magnificent technicolor plus the performance of Richard Burton, Jean Simmons and Victor Mature make a picture that will live long in the memory. Jan 14, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The final acts of defiance are superbly monumental; the finale more than makes up for a shaky start. Rated: 9/10 Jan 2, 2022 Full Review Manny Farber The Nation This is the age of elephantine, humorless films that show little if any artistic endeavor. Nov 24, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Karen F Biblical epics are generally a little over-the-top. This one is absurdly so. It is so campy, that even Richard Burton couldn't save it. I'm sticking with The Ten Commandments, Ben Hur and Quo Vadis. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/11/25 Full Review Max E In it's own way a brilliant movie the direction, acting, realism is there for all to see and admire, except maybe for those with poor taste and pomposity. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/30/25 Full Review Michael V The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses! The Robe is a 1953 American fictional Biblical epic film ✝️ Not bad, but not my favourite either 😐 Meh, it passed the time. Just. 😐 👍🏼👎🏼 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. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/25 Full Review Stevie D A good story, good acting, loved it as a kid and continues to be an Easter favourite. An entertaining film snd will worth a watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/29/24 Full Review Jeff S This movie helps illustrate how Jesus Christ established a global kingdom not on military superiority but on love, sacrifice, mercy, forgiveness, Grace... but most of all on love. Christ's divine reach is demonstrated expertly in the final scene by Richard Burton, who is stellar throughout the film. "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do." - Luke 23:34 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/13/24 Full Review Isabel P I love this movie and the memories it brings with it ! A classic my family would watch during Easter! True old school Cinema that looks like and sounds spiritually inspired! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Henry Koster

Director

Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio

Jean Simmons

Diana

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Michael Rennie

Peter

Jay Robinson

Caligula

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Synopsis 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 slave, Demetrius (Victor Mature), 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.
Director
Henry Koster
Producer
Frank Ross
Screenwriter
Lloyd C. Douglas, Gina Kaus, Albert Maltz, Philip Dunne
Distributor
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 1953, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Runtime
2h 15m
Sound Mix
Mono
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