The Robe

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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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

135 minutes

Year:

1953

Director:

Henry Koster

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Company:

20th Century Fox

Budget:

$4,100,000

Revenue:

$36,000,000

Cast:
Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio

Jean Simmons

Diana

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Richard Boone

Pontius Pilate

Leon Askin

Abidor

Crew:
Albert Maltz

Screenplay

Henry Koster

Director

Gina Kaus

Adaptation

Philip Dunne

Screenplay

Lloyd C. Douglas

Novel