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1953
Rated NR
2h 15m
Drama
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6.8TMDB(299)

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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.

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Awards
Won 5 awards, including the Oscars for Best Art Direction, Color and Best Costume Design, Color (1954)
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Nominations
5 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (1954)
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Box office
Grossed $36M worldwide, about 8.3 times its $4.35M budget
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Based on
Based on The Robe
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Setting
Set in Rome
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Sequels
Followed by Demetrius and the Gladiators
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Collection
Part of Demetrius Collection
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Music
Music by Alfred Newman
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Details

Director: Henry Koster
Writers: Lloyd C. DouglasNovel
Albert MaltzScreenplay
Philip DunneScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: September 16, 1953
Original language: English
Budget: $4.4M
Revenue: $36M
Countries: United States of America
Collection: Demetrius Collection

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