The Robe

Release date: Sep 16, 1953

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.

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Top Cast

Marcellus Gallio

Diana

Demetrius

Pontius Pilate

Abidor

Peter

Justus

Caligula

Sen. Gallio

Miriam

Paulus

Emperor Tiberius

Junia

Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)

Lucia (uncredited)

Judas (uncredited)

Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)

Jonathan (uncredited)

Marius, the physician (uncredited)

Julia (uncredited)

Gracchus (uncredited)

Tiro (uncredited)

Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)

Marcipor (uncredited)

Roman Soldier (uncredited)

David (uncredited)

Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)

Cleander (uncredited)

Citizen (uncredited)

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