The Robe 1953

Name: The Robe
Released: 1953-09-16
Cast: Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone, Leon Askin

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by:	Henry Koster
Written by:	Philip Dunne & Albert Maltz
Runtime:	135 minutes
Critics score:	33 / 100
Tagline:	The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!
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