The Robe (1953)

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Marcellus is a tribune in the time of Christ. He is in charge of the group that is assigned to crucify Jesus. Drunk, he wins Jesus' homespun robe after the crucifixion. He is tormented by nightmares and delusions after the event. Hoping to find a way to live with what he has done, and still not believing in Jesus, he returns to Palestine to try and learn what he can of the man he killed.

Cast

Marcellus Gallio
Emperor Tiberius
Spectator at Caligula's court (uncredited)
Lucia (uncredited)
Judas (uncredited)
Caleb, the wine merchant (uncredited)
Jonathan (uncredited)
Marius, the physician (uncredited)
Julia (uncredited)
Demetrius
Gracchus (uncredited)
Tiro (uncredited)
Bidder at slave auction (uncredited)
Marcipor (uncredited)
Roman Soldier (uncredited)
David (uncredited)
Jerusalem Woman Aiding Demetrius (uncredited)
Cleander (uncredited)
Pontius Pilate
Sen. Gallio

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