In the Roman province of Judea during the 1st century, Roman tribune Marcellus Gallio is ordered to crucify Jesus of Nazareth but is tormented by his guilty conscience afterwards. Can destroying the robe relieve him?
The Robe (1953) starring Richard Burton, Victor Mature, Jean Simmons
In The Robe, a drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio (Richard Burton), wins Jesus’ robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. 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 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.
- Diana: [Marcellus has just been sentenced to execution; Diana leaves the podium to stand at his side] Sire, Marcellus is my chosen husband. I wish to go with him.
- Caligula: Stand back! You’re not on trial! There’s no evidence against you!
- Diana: Then if it please you, sire, I’ll provide evidence. I have no wish to live another hour in an empire ruled by you! You dare to call yourself a Caesar. Once the Caesars of Rome were noble, but in you, noble blood has turned to poison. You corrupt Rome with your spite and malice.
- Caligula: Stop! Stop it!
- Diana: That you should be Caesar, vicious, treacherous, drunk with power, an evil, insane monster posing as emperor.
- Caligula: STOP IT!
- Diana: As for me, I have found another king. I want to go with my husband into His kingdom.
- Caligula: Then, by the gods, you shall! Go, both of you, into your kingdom!
Product Description
Lavish religious drama set during the Crucifixion of Jesus and the birth of Christianity in the Roman Empire, based on Lloyd C. Douglas’ 1942 bestseller, stars Richard Burton as Marcellus Gallio. Roman military tribune Gallio, who comes into possession of the robe Jesus wore during his final days, has his loyalty to the mad emperor Caligula (Jay Robinson) tested when his lover (Jean Simmons) joins the new faith. Victor Mature, Michael Rennie, Dean Jagger, Richard Boone co-star. 135 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English. Region Free
Cast
- Richard Burton (1984) as Marcellus Gallio. The central character, guilt ridden for his role in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He initially seeks to destroy the robe, which he won in a dice game. Over time, he becomes a Christian, willing to die for the Messiah.
- Jean Simmons (Desiree) as Diana. The love interest, who also becomes a Christian, facing the ultimate penalty.
- Victor Mature (My Darling Clementine) as Demetrius. Marcellus’ slave, later brother in Christ. At one point, after torture, miraculously healed by Peter.
- Michael Rennie (The Day the Earth Stood Still) as Peter the apostle.
- Jay Robinson (Demetrius and the Gladiators) as Caligula. The vicious, envious man who climbs to the head of the Roman Empire. And he permits no disagreement …
- Dean Jagger (Valley of the Sun) as Justus
- Torin Thatcher (7th Voyage of Sinbad) as Senator Gallio
- Richard Boone (Man on a Tightrope; Paladin) as Pontius Pilate
- Betta St. John (The City of the Dead) as Miriam
- Jeff Morrow (The Story of Ruth; This Island Earth) as Centurion Paulus
- Ernest Thesiger (Bride of Frankenstein; The Old Dark House) as Emperor Tiberius
- Dawn Addams (A King in New York) as Junia (called “Livia” by Marcellus)
- Leon Askin (Hogan’s Heroes) as Abidor
