The Robe

The Robe (1953)

Approved 04 Dec 1953 • Drama, History, Romance • 2h 15m
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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.

Henry Koster
Director
Philip Dunne, Gina Kaus, Lloyd C. Douglas
Writer
Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature
Starring

Language: English
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 5 nominations total
Country: United States
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Box Office Total: $36,000,000

6.7

IMDb (11506 votes)
38%
Rotten Tomatoes
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