The Robe

2h 15min

Drama

History

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.

Cast

Richard Burton

Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio
Victor Mature

Victor Mature

Demetrius
Richard Boone

Richard Boone

Pontius Pilate
Jay Robinson

Jay Robinson

Caligula
Torin Thatcher

Torin Thatcher

Sen. Gallio
Ernest Thesiger

Ernest Thesiger

Emperor Tiberius
Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
Pamela Robinson

Pamela Robinson

Lucia (uncredited)
Michael Ansara

Michael Ansara

Judas (uncredited)
Percy Helton

Percy Helton

Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)
Nicolas Koster

Nicolas Koster

Jonathan (uncredited)
Thomas Browne Henry

Thomas Browne Henry

Marius, the physician (uncredited)
Rosalind Ivan

Rosalind Ivan

Julia (uncredited)
George E. Stone

George E. Stone

Gracchus (uncredited)
Jay Novello

Jay Novello

Tiro (uncredited)
Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)
David Leonard

David Leonard

Marcipor (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey

Arthur Tovey

Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

David (uncredited)
Mae Marsh

Mae Marsh

Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)
Ben Astar

Ben Astar

Cleander (uncredited)
Charles Fogel

Charles Fogel

Citizen (uncredited)

Release date

16th Sep 1953

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English