The first motion picture in CinemaScope--the modern miracle you see without glasses!
1953 · NR · 2h 15m · Drama, History
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.
Director: Henry Koster
Writers: Philip Dunne, Lloyd C. Douglas, Albert Maltz
Music by: Alfred Newman
Cinematography: Leon Shamroy
Editor: Barbara McLean
Box office: $36M · Budget: $4M · Rated 6.8/10 by 291 viewers
Part of the Demetrius franchise.