Barabbas

Name: Barabbas
Director: Richard Fleischer
Genre: History, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1961
Duration: 2 h 17 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, Katy Jurado, Harry Andrews

The man of violence in whose place Christ died

19612h 17m6.9(185 votes)

HistoryDramaAdventure

Synopsis

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his fr…

Barabbas (1961) is a history, drama, and adventure film directed by Richard Fleischer. It stars Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, and Arthur Kennedy. The film runs for 2 hours 17 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.9 out of 10 from 185 votes.

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Director

Richard Fleischer

Cast

Anthony Quinn

Barabbas

Silvana Mangano

Rachel

Arthur Kennedy

Pontius Pilate

Katy Jurado

Sara

Harry Andrews

Peter

Vittorio Gassman

Sahak

Norman Wooland

Rufio

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Who stars in Barabbas?

Barabbas stars Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy, and Katy Jurado, and was directed by Richard Fleischer.

How long is Barabbas?

Barabbas has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes.

When did Barabbas come out?

Barabbas was released in 1961.

What genre is Barabbas?

Barabbas is a history, drama, and adventure film.

Is Barabbas worth watching?

Barabbas holds an average audience score of 6.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.