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The Robe

  • 1953
  • Approved
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
11K
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Richard Burton, Victor Mature, and Jean Simmons in The Robe (1953)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Henry Koster
  • Writers
    • Philip Dunne
    • Gina Kaus
    • Lloyd C. Douglas
  • Stars
    • Richard Burton
    • Jean Simmons
    • Victor Mature
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    11K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Philip Dunne
      • Gina Kaus
      • Lloyd C. Douglas
    • Stars
      • Richard Burton
      • Jean Simmons
      • Victor Mature
    • 104User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 6 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Richard Burton
    Richard Burton
    • Marcellus Gallio
    Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons
    • Diana
    Victor Mature
    Victor Mature
    • Demetrius
    Michael Rennie
    Michael Rennie
    • Peter
    Jay Robinson
    Jay Robinson
    • Caligula
    Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger
    • Justus
    Torin Thatcher
    Torin Thatcher
    • Sen. Gallio
    Richard Boone
    Richard Boone
    • Pontius Pilate
    Betta St. John
    Betta St. John
    • Miriam
    Jeff Morrow
    Jeff Morrow
    • Paulus
    Ernest Thesiger
    Ernest Thesiger
    • Emperor Tiberius
    Dawn Addams
    Dawn Addams
    • Junia
    Leon Askin
    Leon Askin
    • Abidor
    Michael Ansara
    Michael Ansara
    • Judas
    • (uncredited)
    Jan Arvan
    Jan Arvan
    • Slave Dealer
    • (uncredited)
    Ben Astar
    Ben Astar
    • Cleander
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Bacon
    • Citizen
    • (uncredited)
    John Barton
    • Citizen
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Henry Koster
    • Writers
      • Philip Dunne
      • Gina Kaus
      • Lloyd C. Douglas
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    • Trivia
      Richard Burton was once threatened with a gun by Stewart Granger because of the affair he was having with Granger's wife Jean Simmons during filming.
    • Goofs
      Caligula is depicted in this movie and its sequel "Demetrius and the Gladiators" as persecuting Christians. However, he reigned from 37 to 41, while Christianity was still a nascent religion with most of its followers in the eastern Mediterranean. The first mention of Christians from the perspective of the Roman government, according to the Roman historian Suetonius, wasn't until the reign of his successor Claudius (reigned 41-54). The first major incidents of persecution of Christians did not occur until the reign of Nero (reigned 54-68).
    • Quotes

      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!

    • Alternate versions
      In 1997 the opening credits were altered to give top writing credit to Albert Maltz. Maltz had written the initial screenplay when the project was at R.K.O. Maltz's credit did not appear on prior prints because he was one of the "Hollywood Ten" who was blacklisted.
    • Connections
      Featured in Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954)

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    7/10
    Inspiring!!
    I watch this once a year - - usually around Easter. It has everything - - action, love, hate, and a great story! Victor Mature has a moving scene-brilliantly acted. Richard Burton deserved his Oscar nomination. Jean Simmons has a great speech at the end--something applicable to several current world "leaders".The music is haunting.... I don't see how anyone could not appreciate and enjoy this film!!
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    • Apr 19, 2019

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    • Release date
      • December 4, 1953 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La tunique
    • Filming locations
      • Corriganville, Ray Corrigan Ranch, Simi Valley, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,000,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,010,866
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes

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