The Robe

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.

Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

as Marcellus Gallio

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

as Diana

Victor Mature

Victor Mature

as Demetrius

Richard Boone

Richard Boone

as Pontius Pilate

Leon Askin

Leon Askin

as Abidor

Michael Rennie

Michael Rennie

as Peter

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

as Justus

Jay Robinson

Jay Robinson

as Caligula

Torin Thatcher

Torin Thatcher

as Sen. Gallio

Betta St. John

Betta St. John

as Miriam

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Richard Burton ("Gallio") leads the cast in this lavishly colourful toga and sandals tale of a Roman Tribune who falls foul of a wonderfully over-the-top Jay Robinson as "Caligula" at a slave auction. As punishment, he and his newly bought slave "Demetrius" (Victor Mature) are despatched to the back...

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