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Barabbas

1961-12-23 · 137 min · ★ 6.9

History · Drama · Adventure

Epic account of the thief Barabbas, who was pardoned for his crimes and spared crucifixion when Pilate offered the Israelites a choice to pardon Barabbas or Jesus. Struggling with his spirituality, Barabbas goes through many ordeals leading him to the gladiatorial arena, where he tries to win his freedom and confront his inner demons, ultimately becoming a follower of the man who was crucified in his place.

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Directors
Richard Fleischer
Production companies
DDL Cinematografica, Columbia Pictures
Countries
United States of America, Italy
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 5,800,000

Top Cast

Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnBarabbas
Silvana ManganoSilvana ManganoRachel
Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyPontius Pilate
Katy JuradoKaty JuradoSara
Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsPeter
Vittorio GassmanVittorio GassmanSahak
Norman WoolandNorman WoolandRufio
Valentina CorteseValentina CorteseJulia
Jack PalanceJack PalanceTorvald
Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineLucius
Arnoldo FoàArnoldo FoàJoseph of Arimathea
Michael GwynnMichael GwynnLazarus
Laurence PayneLaurence PayneDisciple
Douglas FowleyDouglas FowleyVasasio
Guido CelanoGuido CelanoScorpio
Enrico GloriEnrico GloriMan Pleading for Release of Prisoner
Carlo GiustiniCarlo GiustiniOfficer (as Carlo Giutini)
Giovanni Di BenedettoGiovanni Di BenedettoOfficer (as Gianni Di Benedetto)
Robert HallCommander of Gladiators
Rina BraidoRina BraidoTavern Reveler

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