The Robe (1953 Koster), film

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The Robe (1953) is a film directed by Henry Koster.

Abstract

The fictional story tells of the magic powers of the robe that Jesus wore on his way to Calvary. The crux of the plotline centered on Marcellus, a Roman official charged with crucifying Jesus, and his Greek slave, Demetrius, a convert to Christianity. Starring Richard Burton (Marcellus Gallio), Jean Simmons (Diana), and Victor Mature (Demetrius).

Editions and translations

Produced in the United States (1953).

External links

  • [ Wikipedia]
  • [ The Internet Movie Database]