The Robe

6.779

135 minutes

9/16/1953

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.

Cast List

Richard Burton
as Marcellus Gallio
Jean Simmons
as Diana
Victor Mature
as Demetrius
Richard Boone
as Pontius Pilate
Leon Askin
as Abidor
Michael Rennie
as Peter
Dean Jagger
as Justus
Jay Robinson
as Caligula
Torin Thatcher
as Sen. Gallio
Betta St. John
as Miriam
Jeff Morrow
as Paulus
Ernest Thesiger
as Emperor Tiberius
Dawn Addams
as Junia
Bess Flowers
as Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
Pamela Robinson
as Lucia (uncredited)
Michael Ansara
as Judas (uncredited)
Percy Helton
as Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)
Nicolas Koster
as Jonathan (uncredited)
Thomas Browne Henry
as Marius, the physician (uncredited)
Rosalind Ivan
as Julia (uncredited)
George E. Stone
as Gracchus (uncredited)
Jay Novello
as Tiro (uncredited)
Hayden Rorke
as Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)
David Leonard
as Marcipor (uncredited)
Arthur Tovey
as Roman Soldier (uncredited)
Harry Shearer
as David (uncredited)
Mae Marsh
as Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)
Ben Astar
as Cleander (uncredited)
Charles Fogel
as Citizen (uncredited)