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The Robe is a 1953 American fictional Biblical epic film that tells the story of a Roman military tribune who commands the unit that is responsible for the Crucifixion of Jesus. The film was released by 20th Century Fox and was the first film released in the widescreen process CinemaScope . [4]
A historical drama based on a novel by Lloyd C. Douglas, starring Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio, who wins Jesus' robe after his execution. The film explores Marcellus' guilt, his love for Diana, and his encounter with Christianity in the Roman Empire.
Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius (Victor Mature), but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty...
The first movie ever filmed in CinemaScope, The Robe was nominated for five Academy Awards in 1953, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Richard Burton.
Brief Synopsis. Biblical epic in which a Roman military tribune, who commands the unit that crucified Jesus Christ, tries to learn about the man he killed.
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Watch the first cinemascope movie ever, starring Richard Burton as a Roman centurion who wins Christ's robe. The Robe was nominated for five Oscars and received mixed reviews from critics.
