The Robe

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The Robe

1953

2h 15m

History

Drama

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In this biblical epic, 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 of his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius -- and discovers his Christian faith along the way.

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Myles Standish

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

2d

Has rich color, magnificent settings, and striking tableaux.

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Joe Brown

San Francisco Chronicle

2d

A technicolor version of Lloyd C. Douglas' biblical novel that introduces CinemaScope.

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Mildred Martin

Philadelphia Inquirer

2d

While many sequences are of breathtaking beauty, such as could only be achieved by this eye-filling medium, CinemaScope as such does not distract from or intrude upon the action. Rather, it underscores it and enhances it.

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John Gardiner

Windsor Star

2d

The Robe achieves a panoramic effect of new screen dimension.

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Jay Carmody

Washington Star

2d

It is not merely visually that The Robe is a revolutionary assault upon the moviegoers' senses. Combined with stereophonic sound, the words and music of the film have a matching impact upon the bedazzled customer.

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Mitch Woodbury

Toledo Blade

2d

The film is filled with momentous moments. But none is as dramatic and affecting as the walk up to Calvary.

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JD C

@JD3PO Jul 5

You know when you find a movie that the critics hate but has good audience reviews is going to be the best

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Father M

@Punisher Mar 13

A wonderful, inspirational film of faith

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Ken C

@SP600 Mar 2

This film is one I avoided for some time. I thought that anything that paired Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor would just be a soap opera romance. Boy, was I wrong. The film was featured at our church as part of the observation of Lent. The story was amazing and the acting was surprisingly powerful! And in spite if its age, the remastered CD version we watched was also technically awesome! This film is a masterpiece of 1950’s acting and faith. We were not disappointed!

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Karen F

@Whatever7 Nov 11

Biblical epics are generally a little over-the-top. This one is absurdly so. It is so campy, that even Richard Burton couldn't save it. I'm sticking with The Ten Commandments, Ben Hur and Quo Vadis.

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Max E

@RT28576174 Jul 30

In it's own way a brilliant movie the direction, acting, realism is there for all to see and admire, except maybe for those with poor taste and pomposity.

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Michael V

@RT01374702 04/20/2025

The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses! The Robe is a 1953 American fictional Biblical epic film ✝️ Not bad, but not my favourite either 😐 Meh, it passed the time. Just. 😐 👍🏼👎🏼 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.

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Synopsis

In this biblical epic, 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 of his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius -- and discovers his Christian faith along the way.

Director: Henry Koster
Producer: Frank Ross
Screenwriter: Lloyd C. Douglas, Gina Kaus, Albert Maltz, Philip Dunne
Distributor: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, Fox
Production Co: 20th Century Fox
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 16, 1953, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Runtime: 2h 15m
Sound Mix: Mono