Demetrius and the Gladiators

Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

Approved 09 Sep 1954 • Action, Drama, History • 1h 41m
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The story picks up at the point where "The Robe (1953)" ends, following the martyrdom of Diana and Marcellus. Christ's robe is conveyed to Peter for safe-keeping, but the emperor Caligula wants it back to benefit from its powers. Marcellus' former slave Demetrius seeks to prevent this, and catches the eye of Messalina, wife to Caligula's uncle Claudius. Messalina tempts Demetrius, he winds up fighting in the arena, and wavers in his faith.

Delmer Daves
Director
Philip Dunne, Lloyd C. Douglas
Writer
Victor Mature, Susan Hayward, Michael Rennie
Starring

Language: English
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Country: United States
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6.6

IMDb (4328 votes)
75%
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