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The Robe

1953 · 135 min · Director: Henry Koster

The Robe (1953) is a history drama, directed by Henry Koster. It stars Richard Burton and Jean Simmons. The 135-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What The Robe Is About

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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What is The Robe about?

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.

Where can I watch The Robe?

The Robe is available to watch on digital platforms such as FlixFling, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Robe?

The Robe runs for 135 minutes (2h 15m).

When did The Robe come out?

The Robe was released in 1953.

Who directed The Robe?

The Robe was directed by Henry Koster.

Who stars in The Robe?

The Robe stars Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature, Richard Boone.

What is The Robe's rating?

The Robe holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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