The Robe (1953 Koster), film

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The Robe (1953) is a feature film (sound, color, 135m), directed by Henry Koster.

~ Based on (++) The Robe (1942 Douglas), novel.

~ Film Music by Alfred Newman.

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.

The movie was nominated for a Best Picture Academy Award, while Richard Burton won a nomination as Best Actor. There was a sequel known as Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954 Daves), feature film, which was another massive commercial success.

Cast

Production

Produced and released in the United States (1953).

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