The Robe

(1953)Directed by Henry Koster135 minDrama, History
The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!

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.

Richard Burtonas Marcellus Gallio
Jean Simmonsas Diana
Victor Matureas Demetrius
Richard Booneas Pontius Pilate
Leon Askinas Abidor
Dean Jaggeras Justus
Jay Robinsonas Caligula
Torin Thatcheras Sen. Gallio
Jeff Morrowas Paulus
Ernest Thesigeras Emperor Tiberius
Dawn Addamsas Junia
Bess Flowersas Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
Pamela Robinsonas Lucia (uncredited)
Michael Ansaraas Judas (uncredited)
Percy Heltonas Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)
NKNicolas Kosteras Jonathan (uncredited)
Thomas Browne Henryas Marius, the physician (uncredited)
Rosalind Ivanas Julia (uncredited)
George E. Stoneas Gracchus (uncredited)
Jay Novelloas Tiro, slave trader (uncredited)
Hayden Rorkeas Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)
DLDavid Leonardas Marcipor (uncredited)