
The Robe - (1953)Released
Overview
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.
Genres
DramaHistory
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
Spoken Languages
English
Release Date
1953-09-16
Budget
4350000
Revenue
36000000
Runtime
135 minutes