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.

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
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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...