The Robe
The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!
1953 NR 2h 15m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | The Robe |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 16, 1953 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | bible, roman empire, ancient rome, guilt, slave auction, christianity, crucifixion, slave, 1st century, robe, palestine, caligula |
| Franchise | Demetrius Collection |
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What is The Robe about?
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.
When was The Robe released?
The Robe was released on Sep 16, 1953 (status: Released).
Who directed The Robe?
Henry Koster directed The Robe.
What is the TMDB rating of The Robe?
The Robe has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 from 297 votes.