Directed by:
Henry KosterCinematography:
Leon ShamroyComposer:
Alfred NewmanCast:
Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Michael Rennie, Jay Robinson, Dean Jagger, Torin Thatcher, Richard Boone, Betta St. John, Jeff Morrow (more)VOD (2)
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Burton stars as Marcellus Galilo, the Roman centurian charged with overseeing the crucifixion. But when he wins Christ's robe in a gambling game at the foot of the cross, his life is forever changed. (official distributor synopsis)
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So, as a powerful Roman, you crucify some fanatic in a remote province, and suddenly a piece of his wardrobe starts haunting you. That’s a sign it’s time for a change. Looking at the strapping aide Demetrius, one might think it’s about orientation, but this is about faith. Forgive him, for he did not know what he was doing... The pioneer of Cinemascope technology, despite a few dull moments, is quite an engaging tale. It captivates with the resemblance of a young Burton to Franco Nero, the hidden face of the carpenter from Galilee, and the soaring finale where, through an encephalitic fool, they walk toward the kingdom of heaven.
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