The Robe

2h 15m

Drama History

6.8

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.

Cast

Richard Burton

Marcellus Gallio

Jean Simmons

Diana

Victor Mature

Demetrius

Richard Boone

Pontius Pilate

Leon Askin

Abidor

Michael Rennie

Peter

Dean Jagger

Justus

Jay Robinson

Caligula

Torin Thatcher

Sen. Gallio

Betta St. John

Miriam

Jeff Morrow

Paulus

Ernest Thesiger

Emperor Tiberius

Dawn Addams

Junia

Bess Flowers

Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)

Pamela Robinson

Lucia (uncredited)

Michael Ansara

Judas (uncredited)

Percy Helton

Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)

Nicolas Koster

Jonathan (uncredited)

Thomas Browne Henry

Marius, the physician (uncredited)

Rosalind Ivan

Julia (uncredited)

George E. Stone

Gracchus (uncredited)

Jay Novello

Tiro, slave trader (uncredited)

Hayden Rorke

Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)

David Leonard

Marcipor (uncredited)

Arthur Tovey

Roman Soldier (uncredited)

Harry Shearer

David (uncredited)

Mae Marsh

Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)

Ben Astar

Cleander (uncredited)

Charles Fogel

Citizen (uncredited)

Crew

Henry Koster

Director

Gina Kaus

Adaptation

Albert Maltz

Screenplay

Philip Dunne

Screenplay

Lloyd C. Douglas

Novel

Barbara McLean

Editor

Leon Shamroy

Director of Photography

Frank Ross

Producer

Emile Santiago

Costume Design

Ben Nye

Makeup Artist

Alfred Newman

Original Music Composer

Paul S. Fox

Set Decoration

Walter M. Scott

Set Decoration

George W. Davis

Art Direction

Lyle R. Wheeler

Art Direction

John DeCuir

Art Direction