The Robe

1953 • 135 min • NR

“The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!”

★ 6.8 / 10 (274 votes)

Drama History

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.

About This Film

The Robe is a 1953 drama, history film directed by Henry Koster. With a runtime of 135 minutes, the film has earned an audience rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 274 votes on TMDB. The film stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone, Leon Askin among its cast of 29 credited actors.

Cast

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

Jeff Morrow

as Paulus

Ernest Thesiger

as Emperor Tiberius

Dawn Addams

as Junia

Bess Flowers

as Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)

Pamela Robinson

as Lucia (uncredited)

Michael Ansara

as Judas (uncredited)

Percy Helton

as Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)

Nicolas Koster

as Jonathan (uncredited)

Thomas Browne Henry

as Marius, the physician (uncredited)

Rosalind Ivan

as Julia (uncredited)

Crew