The Robe

Name: The Robe
Director: Henry Koster
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1953
Duration: 2 h 15 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone, Leon Askin

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19532h 15m6.8(291 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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 th…

The Robe (1953) is a drama and history film directed by Henry Koster. It stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, and Victor Mature. The film runs for 2 hours 15 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 291 votes.

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Director

Henry Koster

Cast

Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio

Jean Simmons

Diana

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Richard Boone

Pontius Pilate

Leon Askin

Abidor

Michael Rennie

Peter

Dean Jagger

Justus

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Who stars in The Robe?

The Robe stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, and Richard Boone, and was directed by Henry Koster.

How long is The Robe?

The Robe has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes.

When did The Robe come out?

The Robe was released in 1953.

What genre is The Robe?

The Robe is a drama and history film.

Is The Robe worth watching?

The Robe holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.